John Swinney: Trump, Independence and Scottish Troops in Ukraine

JAN 9, 202642 MIN
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

John Swinney: Trump, Independence and Scottish Troops in Ukraine

JAN 9, 202642 MIN

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<p>What is the Scottish First Minister's secret for getting Donald Trump's attention?</p><p>Nick is in Edinburgh to sit down with John Swinney, at the start of a year of big elections across the UK, including for the Scottish Parliament.</p><p>He has been at the top of SNP-led government's for almost all of the last 19 years. He is now asking for another five years, with the hope of securing a new independence referendum.</p><p>In this conversation, Swinney talks about how he charmed Donald Trump, reflects on a dangerous world, and opens up about the pressures on his family life.</p><p>Producer: Daniel Kraemer Research: Flora Murray Sound: Fiona Fairmaner Editor: Giles Edwards</p>