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Scotland’s energy industry facing ‘existential threat’, Swinney warns PM

The First Minister met with the Prime Minister ahead of a summit of the British-Irish Council in Wales.

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Holocaust death camp survivors demand an apology from Nigel Farage for 'racist abuse'

It comes after Farage denied at a press conference that he ever made racist remarks in a ‘malicious or nasty way’

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Young people more fearful of bringing back wild wolves, survey finds

Young people’s support for the reintroduction of large carnivores is lower than that of adults

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UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims

The First Minister is expected to push for ‘urgent’ support for Scottish industry.

Evening Standard

SNP has damaged rather than improved Scotland, says Starmer

The Prime Minister spoke with less than six months to go to the next Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage’s comments on Glasgow schoolchildren ‘simply racist’ – John Swinney

The comments came after Mr Farage posted a video to social media.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘waiting with expectation’ for UK ministers to secure whisky tariff deal

The Scottish First Minister said he has put ‘significant effort’ into seeking an agreement to cut the US levies.

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Reeves ‘very clearly’ misled the public ahead of the Budget – Swinney

Labour ministers have denied any suggestion that Ms Reeves misled voters.

The Independent UK

Swinney ‘not being fully candid’ about Cameron Barracks notification – Alexander

The Government has paused plans to house 300 asylum seekers at the site in Inverness.

Evening Standard

Scotland’s First Minister condemns ‘racist’ asylum seeker hotel protests

John Swinney spoke at a rally against racism and the far-right on Saturday

The Independent UK

Cameron Barracks asylum seeker plans ‘made up on back of an envelope’ – Swinney

Concerns had been raised about the impact on the community in Inverness.

Evening Standard

Asylum hotel protests ‘racist’, says Swinney

Hundreds of people have gathered outside hotels housing asylum seekers in recent months.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘wrongly withheld’ information from Sturgeon breach probe

The Information Commissioner ordered the release of some evidence from an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code.

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Swinney sparks confusion over Mossmorran jobs comment

The First Minister appeared to confirm workers made redundant will be guaranteed job interviews, but it was later confirmed that is not the case.

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Use cash freed up by end of two-child cap to cut income tax, Swinney urged

But the Scottish First Minster said he will instead use the £155 million to further act to reduce child poverty in Scotland.

The Independent UK

FM pledges more cash for tackling poverty after Reeves scraps two-child cap

First Minister John Swinney said money freed up by the Chancellor’s announcement would be used to help in the fight against child poverty.

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Swinney urged to increase spending on benefits as Chancellor lifts two-child cap

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the UK Government’s actions will lift thousands of Scottish children out of poverty.

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Sturgeon’s ‘gold command’ meetings ‘reduced transparency’, Covid inquiry finds

The former first minister and a small group of ministers and advisers met and made decisions outside the Cabinet.

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Almost 30 years of hurt but we never stopped dreaming, Findlay tells MSPs

Scotland will head to North America next summer for their first World Cup since 1998.

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I regret the suffering Covid inflicted, says Swinney ahead of inquiry report

The Scottish First Minister’s record during and since the pandemic was criticised by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘broke promise’ to Mossmorran workers, Swinney told

Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer raised the closure of the site during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

Evening Standard

SNP majority at Holyrood will end Starmer’s time at Number 10, claims Swinney

The Scottish First Minister said he has ‘no doubt’ the Prime Minister will be unable to remain in office.

Evening Standard

Scotland ‘utterly rejoicing’ after securing World Cup qualification – Swinney

The men’s squad will now make their first appearance in the tournament since 1998.

Evening Standard

Fans share delight after Scotland reach first men’s World Cup since 1998

Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 at Hampden in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Swinney warns Starmer and Reeves of ‘risks’ if Budget fails to end austerity

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said the ending of austerity was what people are ‘desperately seeking’.

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