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View All 9John Swinney owes Scotland's veterans answers, not another lecture
Remembrance Sunday is one of the most important occasions in our national calendar. It is a day when political differences are set aside as we come together to remember the patriots who sacrificed their lives defending our country so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.That is why there are serious questions about the Scottish Government’s handling of its official X account. At precisely 11am, as the United Kingdom fell silent to remember our fallen heroes, the Scottish Government’s X account posted a message to celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas, a Sikh festival. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say There was no original Remembrance Sunday tribute made from the account, not a single one. Yet those running it somehow found time to post about other matters. There is nothing wrong with recognising this Sikh festival; indeed more than 83,000 Sikhs died in the First and Second World Wars. But there is something very wrong with posting about it during the two-minute silence. It’s important to know who was responsible for scheduling this post at 11am. Was its timing deliberate, or was it an oversight? Why did the Scottish Government’s main X account not publish its own Remembrance tribute? And when did the First Minister become aware of what had happened?These are straightforward questions and veterans deserve answers. But instead, John Swinney chose to attack me, branding the legitimate questions about his government’s handling of the day as “disgusting”. We need answers as to how this happened, but instead Swinney only gave personal attacks. Scotland has a proud military history. LATEST DEVELOPMENTSPrince Harry attends Remembrance Sunday service away from King as Royal Family honours fallen heroesPrincess Kate sheds tear as she watches tributes for Britain's fallen heroes on Remembrance SundayZack Polanski wears a white poppy as Greens leader overlooks the Cenotaph during Remembrance SundayFrom the trenches of the Great War to the beaches of Normandy, from the Falklands to Afghanistan, generations of Scottish servicemen and women have answered the call. Some sadly never came home. Others returned bearing physical and psychological scars that they must live with for the rest of their lives. We owe each and every one of them an enormous debt of gratitude and most of all we owe them our respect. Remembrance Sunday is not an inconvenience for Government communications teams to work around. It is an opportunity for the country to stop, reflect and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This is not about scoring political points. It is about ensuring that the people who fought and died for our country and never forgotten. Swinney owes Scotland’s veterans, those currently serving in the Armed Forces, and the families of those who never returned a proper explanation.If this was a genuine mistake from a civil servant responsible for running the Scottish Government’s X account, then fine. However, Swinney should hold his hands up, admit it and set out what steps he will take to ensure this never happens again. Because those who have served under the Union flag deserve better than excuses. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
GB News Veterans' Voices: Wednesday 11th November 2026
As we mark remembrance across the country today, GB News has been hearing the stories of veterans from across the UK.This special series continues with the story of Parachute Regiment veteran John Ross. He served extensively in Northern Ireland and fought as a platoon sergeant in the Falklands War in 1982. WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter You are about to be charged £0.00* : The GB News Follow related topics: You are about to be charged £0.
Ryan given food for thought in Coronation Street as he rages at Bethany over baby lie
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