John Swinney, leader of the Scottish National Party, with former leader Alex Salmond at the launch of the party's platform document for the next election, in Edinburgh. * Mr Swinney said the SNP was full of "optimism and confidence" and was entering the election campaign with its highest opinion poll rating in history. Mr Swinney told a press conference in Edinburgh that Scottish people had to choose between Labour and the Conservatives both of which were "London-controlled and the SNP, which would fight for Scottish interests".

John Swinney, leader of the Scottish National Party, with former leader Alex Salmond at the launch of the party's platform document for the next election, in Edinburgh. * Mr Swinney said the SNP was full of "optimism and confidence" and was entering the election campaign with its highest opinion poll rating in history. Mr Swinney told a press conference in Edinburgh that Scottish people had to choose between Labour and the Conservatives both of which were "London-controlled and the SNP, which would fight for Scottish interests". Stock Photo
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1153 x 1700 px | 19.5 x 28.8 cm | 7.7 x 11.3 inches | 150dpi

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22 January 2001

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Edinburgh UK

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David Cheskin

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John Swinney, leader of the Scottish National Party, with former leader Alex Salmond at the launch of the party's platform document for the next election, in Edinburgh. * Mr Swinney said the SNP was full of "optimism and confidence" and was entering the election campaign with its highest opinion poll rating in history. Mr Swinney told a press conference in Edinburgh that Scottish people had to choose between Labour and the Conservatives both of which were "London-controlled and the SNP, which would fight for Scottish interests".

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