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‘John Swinney’s summit is welcome but it can’t simply be a photo op’

‘John Swinney’s summit is welcome but it can’t simply be a photo op’

After attending the First Minister’s summit, the general secretary for Scottish Trades Union Congress has welcomed the talks but has warned against it simply becoming a photo op.

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