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Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

UK Government delayed a Middle East security briefing for Scotland due to the absence of the Secretary of State for Scotland, a condition rejected by First Minister John Swinney.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
The First Minister said he had been expecting to speak to the deputy national security adviser on Thursday morning.

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John Swinney fumes as key meeting snubbed due to 'babysitter' Douglas Alexander

John Swinney has claimed a security briefing he was due to have on the Middle East conflict was 'cancelled' because Douglas Alexander was not…

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Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

The First Minister said there was a ‘suggestion’ Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander would need to be at the briefing.

·London, United Kingdom
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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