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Meeting notes highlight ‘political pressure’ to open hospital – Anas Sarwar
['Rachel Keenan', 'Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter']
Irish News
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar brought the document to First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, as he told John Swinney there is proof of such pressure to open the Glasgow hospital early.
Last week, the First Minister said there was no pressure from the Scottish Government to open the hospital on time.
There it is in black and white – political pressure was applied to open the QEUH before it was safe.
pic.twitter.com/XrWQxNkkop — Anas Sarwar (@AnasSarwar) January 29, 2026Mr Sarwar told the chamber on Thursday: “I have here in my hand official Scottish Government meeting notes.
This included “political pressure” that was being felt, however it did not address where the pressure was coming from.