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John Swinney declines to say if trans women are women after media questions

Scotland’s First Minister has repeatedly refused to say whether he believes transgender women are women, when quizzed during a press conference in…

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What did we learn from John Swinney's anti-far-right summit?

HOURS after Scotland's political leaders gathered to discuss how they plan to safeguard the country’s democracy from the rise of the far-right,…

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John Swinney warns summit 'just the start' in combating rise of far-right

JOHN Swinney has said his anti-far-right summit is “just the start of the process” in combating the rise in parties like Reform UK, which he…

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Swinney refuses to say if trans women are women

The First Minister said only that the issue had been ‘settled’ by the Supreme Court and he accepts its judgment.

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Read the full mission statement agreed at John Swinney's anti-far-right summit

Civic, faith, trade union and political leaders have all committed to "taking action to safeguard Scotland’s democracy" at…

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'Not far right': Holocaust denier leads small protest at anti-far-right summit

A SMALL group of protesters claiming they were “not far-right” turned up to demonstrate against the anti-far-right summit convened by First…

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Emma Caldwell's family to meet John Swinney after public inquiry announcement

The family of Emma Caldwell are to meet Scotland’s First Minister and Justice Secretary following a "significant announcement" on…

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Reform UK attack 'Scottish political class' over exclusion from anti-far-right summit

REFORM UK have attacked Scotland's "political class" ahead of the anti-far-right summit called by John Swinney, from which they have been…

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Tory MP calls for Army to step in as drivers face six-mile diversion

MP John Cooper has again called for the Army to put up a temporary bridge in Kirkcudbright after the Scotland Office claimed it was “powerless to…

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John Swinney announces £300,000 in extra humanitarian aid for Middle East conflicts

THE Scottish Government will provide an extra £300,000 in humanitarian aid to help people affected by conflict in the Middle East, First Minister…

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Somerville cannot say when new guidance on single-sex spaces will be issued

The Social Justice Secretary vowed to change the guidance after the Scottish Government’s Supreme Court defeat – but could not say when that would be.

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Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

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Anas Sarwar criticises John Swinney’s anti-far right summit

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused First Minister John Swinney of “talking up” Reform UK ahead of a summit to discuss the politics…

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Pope Francis ‘was always on the side of the poor’, says Swinney

The First Minister expressed his sadness following Pope Francis’ death.

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UK facing 'unprecedented' politics as Reform UK top polls, John Curtice says

THE UK is facing “unprecedented” political circumstances as voters turn away from both Labour and the Tories, polling expert Professor John…

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‘Deep sadness’ in Scotland following death of Pope Francis

Faith leaders and politicians paid tribute to the Pope following his death on Easter Monday.

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Politicians pay tribute to ‘devoted’ and ‘compassionate’ Pope

MPs from across the political spectrum also paid tribute to Francis, with several noting his compassion for the poor and refugees.

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Scots cannot ‘sit back’ and assume far right will not rise here, says John Swinney

John Swinney has said Scots cannot “sit back” and assume the politics of the far right will not take hold in this country ...

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Labour accused of letting Reform UK exploit working-class voters by union chief

LABOUR have abandoned working-class voters and left a “political vacuum” for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK to exploit, the head of a union…

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Swinney warns against ‘simple solutions’ offered by Reform UK

The Scottish First Minister said Nigel Farage’s party was contributing to the undermining of ‘some of the central values of our society’.

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Reform councillor claims summit against the far-right is 'political stunt' by FM

A REFORM councillor has described the Scottish Government’s cross-party summit tackle the rise of the far-right as a “political stunt”.

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I don't regret supporting legislation to make trans lives easier, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has insisted he does not “regret” supporting legislation to make transgender people’s lives easier following the Supreme Court…

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Supreme Court ruling risks reigniting SNP divide over transgender rights

THE Supreme Court’s ruling risks reigniting divides in the SNP over transgender rights, but its impact on the outcome of Holyrood 2026 remains to…

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Hundreds of staff at Scottish universities paid more than First Minister

MORE than 400 members of staff at Scotland’s universities earn more than the First Minister, despite a funding crisis engulfing

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Scotland not immune to threats facing global democracies, warns John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has warned that Scotland is “not immune” to the threats facing democracies around the world ...

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