Scottish Tory leader Findlay rejects SNP's anti-Far Right summit invitation

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has called for a summit involving political and civic leaders to unite against the rise of Reform UK, which he characterizes as a far-right threat to Scottish politics. Swinney's invitation was rejected by Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay, who dismissed the event as a 'talking shop' and accused the SNP of deflecting from its own record. Findlay argued that there is no need for a summit to condemn racism and instead pressed Swinney to abandon Scottish independence and gender reform policies. The summit was intended to forge a common stance against extremist politics, but Findlay insisted that divisive policies from the SNP were the real source of discord. Polls have shown rising support for Reform UK in Scotland, intensifying the debate between the parties. Swinney expressed disappointment at Findlay's refusal, urging him to 'put aside politics' for the sake of unity, while Findlay maintained that the summit is unnecessary and politically motivated.