The first TV debate of the 2024 general election campaign saw leaders clash over taxation and the future of North Sea oil and gas.
John Swinney and Anas Sarwar have clashed over the future of North Sea oil - and whether the billionaire oil giants should be asked to pay a windfall tax to better fund public services.
In an exchange with John Swinney, the Scottish Labour leader said: “This election is about getting rid of this Tory Government and it can only be replaced by a Labour government with Scottish Labour MPs at its heart delivering for the Scottish people. But Swinney swiped: "I really don't think you're in a strong position to say this Anas, when you're in favour of lifting the cap on bankers' bonuses, you've not got a leg to stand on."Pressed on whether he would support the granting of new licences for oil and gas developments in the North Sea, John Swinney refused to give either a yes or no answer.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the election was "a chance for change that we cannot afford to miss".
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