Cole-Hamilton comments on Swinney conference speech

Responding to John Swinney’s speech to SNP conference, Alex Cole-Hamilton said:

“John Swinney has been at the helm during every SNP scandal for decades.

“Scottish Liberal Democrats think Scotland deserves better than this.

“That’s why we have a realistic plan to get things done, including delivering first-rate health care – so you can see your GP, dentist or mental health professional when you need them.

“Wherever you are, every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on the second peach ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.”

On the SNP’s proposals for GPs he added:

“The SNP have been in power for 18 years and on their watch there are not enough GPs. In fact they have hired less than 1 in 10 of the GPs they promised in 2017.

“John Swinney didn’t fund a fix when he was Finance Secretary for years. No one believes he will do it now as First Minister.

“Vast numbers of Scots are on waiting lists and the SNP Government is seven years behind England when it comes to introducing an NHS app. No one should trust John Swinney with running the health service."