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John Swinney, Scotland's Deputy First Minister, warned of a "rising tide of the spread of hateful rhetoric" following violent incidents in Glasgow and Greenock. Tensions escalated after a stabbing in Belfast, leading to public attacks based on skin colour. Swinney condemned the actions of Reform UK, stating they incite racial hatred. He emphasised Scotland's commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive nation. Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, also condemned the violence, asserting that it should never justify racism. Swinney urged Reform to distance themselves from hateful rhetoric, stating: "They will forever be known as the people that incited racial tension."
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