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SNP make 'major concessions' on Covid 'power grab' bill after outcry

THE Scottish Government has significantly walked back parts of its controversial Covid “power grab” bill, John Swinney has announced.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood to debate 'Henry VIII' powers in Covid Recovery Bill

HOLYROOD is deciding whether to pass sweeping new laws which would allow the Government to enforce lockdowns without parliamentary approval.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney under pressure in Cal Mac ferry fiasco as documents point to his involvement

The Deputy First Minister was revealed to have given the ultimate approval to the disastrous deal to build two Cal Mac ferries at Ferguson Marine.

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Nicola Sturgeon insists John Swinney did not give crucial final ferries sign off

NICOLA Sturgeon has insisted it was Derek Mackay, not the Deputy First Minister, who signed off the award of botched ferries contracts to Ferguson…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government finds 'missing' document showing who approved Ferguson ferries

Emails show that John Swinney was involved in the sign off, raising calls for a public inquiry

Insider UK

Key document in CalMac ferry saga is FOUND, SNP transport minister announces

THE key document which was believed missing in the ferries debacle which explained why the Scottish Government took the risk with the project has…

The National (Scotland)

2022 Local Elections: SNP overtake Conservatives to become largest party in Perth and Kinross Council

Perthshire North MSP and Deputy First Minister John Swinney called it "an absolutely astounding result"

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Top politicians pay tribute as Scotland Food and Drink boss announces resignation

TRIBUTES have poured in after James Withers, the chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink, announced he will be stepping down.

The National (Scotland)

Ministers under 'cross-party pressure to discharge hospital patients to care homes'

Swinney has said ministers were under pressure to discharge patients from hospitals to care homes from “all political parties”

The National (Scotland)

FM hails John Swinney as 'nicest guy in politics' as he hits 25-year milestone

The First Minister led tributes to the Covid-19 Recovery Secretary as he celebrated the milestone.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon accused of leaving broken promises a year on from SNP's election win

The party vowed to bring in major schemes such as free laptops for children and bikes for poorer youngsters but this is yet to happen.

Daily Record

Scottish Government appoints external investigators to handle complaints following Alex Salmond case

Following a review of the Government's complaints procedure, new rules around formal complaints of bullying, harassment and discrimination made by civil servants were introduced in February.

Daily Record

Scotland's domestic vaccine passport scheme to be 'switched off'

Scotland's Deputy First Minister has said it "would no longer be appropriate" for the Covid Status Certification scheme to be used by businesses and venues.

Glasgow Live

Vaccine passports to be 'switched off' in Scotland, confirms John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister has said it “would no longer be appropriate” for the Covid status certification scheme to be used by businesses.

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Fewer than 15 per cent of Lanarkshire school pupils given free laptop promised by Scottish Government

Just over 14 per cent of kids in North Lanarkshire, and 12 per cent of children in South Lanarkshire, have been given a device

Glasgow Live

Glasgow school pupils will sit exams this year, says John Swinney

Mr Swinney confirmed the first full diet since 2019 will go ahead as planned at the Covid-19 Recovery Committee, despite the spike in cases due to the new Omicron variant.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Justice Secretary test positive for Covid

John Swinney and Keith Brown both tested positive for the virus.

Daily Record

John Swinney tests positive for covid after 'avoiding virus for two years'

The Deputy First Minister will not be in parliament for today's covid statement after testing positive for the virus.

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The Independent UK

Deputy First Minister isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

John Swinney announced the news on Twitter on Wednesday morning.

The Independent UK

This week could be worst for health service since pandemic began, warns Sturgeon

But despite the high numbers, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said he believes the peak of the BA.2 variant has passed.

The Independent UK

John Swinney: Omicron wave came close to ‘tipping over’ NHS in Scotland

The Deputy First Minister’s comments came as the country reported 16 more coronavirus-linked deaths on Thursday.

Daily Record

Storm Dudley warning as John Swinney says Scots can expect 'very challenging' few days

The amber warning is due to expire at midnight on Wednesday, when it will be downgraded to a yellow warning until 6am on Thursday.

Glasgow Live

John Swinney warns public to 'exercise caution' during 'dangerous' Storms Dudley and Eunice

The Deputy First Minister John Swinney chaired a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room in preparation for severe weather expected this week.

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Warning of 'very challenging' week as double storms slam Britain

Brits face a "very challenging" few days with the arrival of Storms Dudley and Eunice bringing ferocious winds, says Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney

The Independent UK

Holyrood passes Covid compensation Bill and backs review of isolation grants

Deputy First Minister John Swinney agreed that the level of self isolation support grants would be reviewed.

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