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Swinney reaches out - but gives Reform cold shoulder

Natalie Higgins and Lynsey Bews discuss how the parties will work together in the next parliament.

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Victorious SNP leader John Swinney (pictured) says he will talk to all opposition parties except Reform UK in the coming days.

We ask the 麻豆社's Lynsey Bews how the SNP will govern after falling short of a majority in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.

And Martin Geissler reflects on hosting a marathon 麻豆社 results show.

Scotcast is the 麻豆社鈥檚 Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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