John Swinney accused of putting UK's 'special relationship' with US in peril over use of Scottish airport for Iran war

John Swinney has been accused of putting the relationship with the US under threat after he suggested he would "consider" banning US military planes from a key Scottish airport. The First Minister said US military aircraft could be banned from using Glasgow Prestwick Airport by if it was confirmed they were involved in strikes in the Middle East. Mr Swinney said he was seeking clarity from Westminster about US planes using the Scottish Government owned airport. The SNP leader is under pressure

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John Swinney accused of putting UK's 'special relationship' with US in peril over use of Scottish airport for Iran war

John Swinney has been accused of putting the relationship with the US under threat after he suggested he would "consider" banning US military planes from a key Scottish airport. The First Minister said US military aircraft could be banned from using Glasgow Prestwick Airport by if it was confirmed they were involved in strikes in the Middle East. Mr Swinney said he was seeking clarity from Westminster about US planes using the Scottish Government owned airport. The SNP leader is under pressure

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