John Swinney has said there is a "very real possibility" that Nigel Farage could by the UK's next prime minister - adding he is "fearful of what lies ahead" if that comes to pass.His comments came in the wake of Reform UK making major gains in the local elections in England, picking up 10 councils and more than 600 seats in Thursday's poll.

John Swinney has said there is a "very real possibility" that Nigel Farage could by the UK's next prime minister - adding he is "fearful of what lies ahead" if that comes to pass.His comments came in the wake of Reform UK making major gains in the local elections in England, picking up 10 councils and more than 600 seats in Thursday's poll.