Lib Dems Rule Out Swinney, Push for Fresh Start

0:00This has been Europe News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole Hamilton made it clear his party won't back John Swinney to become First Minister again after the May. Seventh election. But they're open to supporting an SNP-led government's budget if it means getting real concessions for Scotland's people. In recent years, the Lib Dems have backed similar budgets in exchange for boost, like more mental health funding. Cole Hamilton launched his party's manifesto in Edinburgh on Friday, stressing voters want politicians to act like adults and fix problems no matter. Who's in charge? He's been sharp on the SNP's record, saying they failed on the economy, in HS, schools and justice. Cole Hamilton even said he'd resign as leader before propping up another decade of sit-in-memoral, calling for them to sit in opposition and reflect. The manifesto rolls out big pledges, like putting 900 multidisciplinary health workers into GP practices, pumping 400 million pounds into social care and creating a 100 million

1:04pound emergency fund for home installation. They also want to kick off major projects, such as tunnels linking Shetland's islands. With eyes on 10 key constituency seats, plus regional list votes, the Lib Dems are pushing for a fresh start. MSPs will soon vote on the next First Minister, and this grown-up stance could shake up Holy Roots power plays.