Broadcasters Slam Swinney's BBC Interview

The interview has sparked a wider debate about media impartiality and the tone of political discourse ahead of the local elections.

Swinney defended the grocery price cap as a necessary measure to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, but critics have labeled it a 'communist gimmick' that could lead to legal challenges.

The SNP leader insisted he is 'not interested' in a fight with the UK government but will act 'within days' if re-elected.

The controversy has overshadowed the launch of the Scottish Liberal Democrats' manifesto, which calls for a 'powerful prospectus for change.'