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Tempers flare over Swinney’s Palestine stance

After John Swinney was jeered over his views on Palestine, Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss how Gaza is shaping British politics.

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John Swinney has been heckled while speaking at a vigil marking the anniversary of the 7 October attacks by Hamas on Israel.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s David Wallace Lockhart tells us why the First Minister’s views on Palestinian statehood were met with jeers.

And Martin explains why you should check the smallprint on your passport before going to the airport.

Scotcast is the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Tue 7 Oct 2025 00:00

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