A UK security risk... but 'irresponsible' John Swinney still wants PM to back Chinese wind farm
John Swinney has been accused of playing politics with national security after pleading with Andy Burnham to allow a Chinese wind farm plant to proceed despite being warned of the risks.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated intelligence & security brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: John Swinney has been accused of playing politics with national security after pleading with Andy Burnham to allow a Chinese wind farm plant to proceed despite being warned of the risks.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 12, 2026, 7:42 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Intelligence & Security
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