'No more money': John Swinney responds to strike threat from council staff JOHN Swinney has said “no more money” can be put on the table to settle pay disputes with unions in local government ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024
John Swinney: I'm optimistic about tackling child poverty despite budget cuts JOHN Swinney will say today he is “optimistic” about cutting child poverty – despite presiding over cuts worth £500 million ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024
John Swinney to deliver first Programme for Government – how to watch JOHN Swinney is set to deliver his first Programme for Government since becoming First Minister. The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024
How to create a more powerful anti-austerity message Unfortunately, we think too narrowly about austerity policies ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024
John Swinney hits out at media as Labour and Tories branded 'culpable' for riots THE First Minister has hit out at elements of the “mainstream media” after they were accused of being “culpable” of promoting bigotry and… The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024
'Have some shame': SNP members confront Angus Robertson over Israel meeting ANGUS Robertson was heckled by pro-Palestine protesters outside the SNP conference on Sunday, where party members accused the External Affairs… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024
John Swinney rejects 'SNP austerity' label as he floats council tax changes JOHN Swinney has rejected the idea that cuts in Scotland amount to “SNP austerity”, saying the devolved administration is “living within its… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024
'Total nonsense': SNP minister dismisses media claims amid Oasis ticket row THE Health Secretary has issued a statement branding media reports “total nonsense” after claims that ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024
John Swinney reveals policy pledges but warns of 'challenging financial backdrop' SCOTLAND'S First Minister has pledged to set out plans to grow the economy, deliver net zero and eradicate child poverty in his legislative… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024
Swinney says Labour ‘intensifying’ austerity as he prepares cuts in Scotland First minister complains of ‘same Tory cuts agenda’ in effort to shift blame for his own government’s budget problems The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024
I promise Scots will see indy as urgent and essential at next election – John Swinney JOHN Swinney has told SNP members that Scots will see independence as “urgent and essential” at the next election ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024
John Swinney delivers speech to SNP conference – read in full JOHN Swinney said he will make sure independence is "understood as urgent and essential, here and now" as he delivered his speech to SNP… The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024
John Swinney to address SNP conference today – how to watch JOHN Swinney is set to address SNP members on the final day of his party’s conference in Edinburgh on Sunday... The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024
John Swinney warns Scottish Government must work 'harder and smarter' ahead of speech THE Scottish Government will need to work “harder and smarter” to deliver for the people in the face of Westminster “cuts”, First… The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024 Economic expert gives verdict on who's to blame for Scottish Government cuts LAST week saw both of Scotland’s governments sharpening the axe ahead of what are expected to be two cuts-packed budgets – with both sides…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024 SNP must focus on issues that matter to Scottish people, says John Swinney The first minister says after a private session that members blamed its election result on a host of scandals
The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2024 Stephen Flynn blasts 'hard to find' Anas Sarwar in SNP conference speech STEPHEN Flynn labelled Anas Sarwar “less hard man, and more hard man to find” during his speech to SNP conference.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2024 John Swinney vows conference speech will offer ‘optimistic and hopeful’ case for indy JOHN Swinney has vowed his upcoming speech at the SNP conference will deliver an “optimistic and hopeful” case for independence ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2024 SNP have been 'consumed by process on independence', says John Swinney JOHN Swinney told SNP members that the party has “been consumed by process on independence,” during an internal election review at conference.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2024 SNP 'would have even fewer MPs if Green deal hadn't ended', Stephen Flynn says THE SNP would have had a worse result at the General Election if they had still had a ruling agreement with the Scottish Greens in place,…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2024 Stephen Flynn: ‘self-inflicted wounds’ and fringe policies cost SNP election Party’s Westminster leader says on opening day of annual conference that it lost trust of voters after repeated crises
The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2024 Keith Brown says SNP back convention of 'all' pro-indy parties – read speech in full THE SNP will back an independence convention including “all democratically elected representatives” from Yes-supporting parties, the…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2024 I spoke with former SNP MPs on the party's election review – here's how they felt FORMER SNP MPs have delivered their verdict following the party's internal election review at conference in Edinburgh...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2024 Day one of SNP party conference kicks off in Edinburgh - how to watch THE SNP conference kicks off today in Edinburgh as party members will discuss a post-mortem of a poor General Election campaign ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2024 Where is this year's SNP conference and who will be giving a speech? SNP conference is set to take place from August 30 to September 1 with members set to head to Edinburgh for this year’s event.