0h 1min, mar 7, 2026 y - Swinney to 'Consider' US Military Plane ban

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First Minister John Swinney has said he would consider banning US military aircraft from using state-owned Prestwick Airport if it was confirmed they were involved in strikes in the Middle East.

Swinney has previously said he was "concerned" by the US and Israeli action against Iran and did not believe it conformed with an "international rules-based system".

He told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he was seeking clarity from the UK government about the role of US planes using the airport.

Pressed on a possible ban, he said: "I will consider that based on the evidence that's provided to me." The Ministry of Defence said the airport was not being used to launch military strikes.

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