TheSNPwas accused of being “shameless” for trying to take credit forDonald Trump’s decision to lift whisky tariffs after a visit byKing Charlesto theUS. The American President announced he wasscrapping the 10% levy on the Scotch whisky industry “in honour” of Charles and Camillaon Thursday, shortly after they left the White House.

First Minister John Swinney sought to champion the decision as a victory secured by himself. TheSNPposted an image of Mr Swinney on social media with the words: "US whisky tariffs removed. John Swinney fought for Scotch Whisky. And he delivered." Mr Swinney also said he made the case for this in the Oval Office, as well as at "the State Banquet hosted by His Majesty The King in London last September”.

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The comments sparked anger from political opponents.

Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie said: "John Swinney and the SNP's record is so dismal that they are now trying to claim credit for work they are not responsible for. The lifting of tariffs on Scotch Whisky is a great success - but it is clear that this was delivered after months of engagement and diligent work involving UK Government negotiators, those in the whisky sector, and our allies in the United States.

"It also demonstrates the positive influence of His Majesty the King when it comes to speaking with world leaders and representing the interests of Scotland and the United Kingdom. It is shameless for the SNP to now seek to claim credit in the same week that a special adviser to John Swinney called for the Monarchy to end.

"Stephen Flynnalso furiously demanded that the State Visit of the US President be cancelled last year. The SNP cannot only seek to claim credit while refusing to take any responsibility for their own failures in government."

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander was also outraged, writing on X: "John you’ve been caught red handed claiming credit for something you didn’t achieve. Now you’re doubling down. It’s embarrassing.

Source: Daily Express :: World Feed