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John Swinney: 'I don't know what SNP leadership ballot row is all about'

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has said he does not understand why there is a row around the SNP leadership ballot, insisting he is “100”…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf condemns ‘baseless smears’ as SNP leadership rivals raise vote concerns

The campaigns of Kate Forbes and Ash Regan have called for an independent auditor to be appointed to oversee the process.

The Independent UK

John Swinney insists SNP leadership race is being conducted '100% properly' as candidates call for auditor

SNP headquarters has been accused of a lack of transparency and calls have been made for auditors to be brought in

Daily Record

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Humza Yousaf decries 'baseless smears' as SNP leadership ballot row escalates

HUMZA Yousaf has appeared to accuse his two rivals in the race to become the next SNP leader of “baseless smears” after they both called for…

The National (Scotland)

SNP leadership election is being conducted 100% properly, insists Swinney

Two of the three campaigns have called for an independent auditor to be called in.

The Independent UK

Swinney calls Budget a ‘missed opportunity’ despite £320m for Scotland

Deputy First Minister says Chancellor should have taken more action to increase Scottish budget

Insider UK

Budget branded ‘missed opportunity’ by Swinney despite £320m for Scotland

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his latest spending plans.

The Independent UK

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Local union leaders react to new pay deal for Perth and Kinross teachers

One Perth High School teacher says the wage increase still represents a pay cut for faculty members against inflation

Daily Record

SNP’s Kate Forbes signals Scottish independence vote could be years away

Leadership candidate says setting target dates is unhelpful and she would focus on ‘gentle persuasion’

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf is not ruling out a snap Holyrood election as a route to independence

HUMZA Yousaf is not ruling out a snap Holyrood election as a route to independence.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf welcomes John Swinney's backing in SNP leadership election

The Health Secretary said that it was "a sign of strength" that a "giant" of the independence movement was supporting him.

Daily Record

John Swinney backs Humza Yousaf to replace Nicola Sturgeon as next First Minister

The Health Secretary said: "I am honoured to have the backing of a true giant of the SNP and independence movement, John Swinney, to become SNP leader."

Daily Record

Swinney endorsement gives ‘massive boost’ to Humza Yousaf’s bid to lead SNP

Outgoing Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney endorsed Humza Yousaf to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish first minister.

The Independent UK

John Swinney backs Humza Yousaf in SNP leadership race

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has announced that he is backing Humza Yousaf in the SNP’s leadership contest.

The National (Scotland)

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Attacks on the SNP's record from candidates are self-serving indulgence

I STILL remember the hopes of a new politics for a new Scotland expressed amid the joy and optimism surrounding the re-establishing of the Scottish…

Daily Record

Scots OAP vows to chain herself to housing association office in protest over lack of heating

Valdirmere Tchaikovsky, 71, lives in a property in Gowans Terrace owned by Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) but claims she has been without heating for four weeks.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes' attack on Humza Yousaf is unlikely to go down well with SNP members

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says senior SNP figures believes the Finance Secretary's criticisms of the Government she serves in may backfire

Daily Record

SNP minister Shona Robison claims Kate Forbes has 'undermined' Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE: Shona Robison demanded that her Cabinet colleague Kate Forbes provide "full transparency" on her views on abortion.

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Daily Record

Perth and Kinross schools remain open as national teacher strikes paused to consider improved pay offer

Faculty members at schools in MSP John Swinney’s Perthshire North constituency were set to walkout over March 7-9

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf would scrap alcohol advertising ban consultation if he becomes First Minister

EXCLUSIVE: Yousaf told the Record that concerns raised by businesses meant that a rethink was required on how to regulate alcohol advertising.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon and I ‘wrestled’ with resigning at the same time, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon “wrestled” with the idea of leaving at the same time, the Deputy First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford accuses Alex Salmond of 'stirring the pot' in leadership contest

FORMER SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has accused Alex Salmond of “trying to stir the pot” in the leadership contest after claiming…

The Independent UK

Sturgeon and I ‘wrestled’ with leaving office at the same time, says Swinney

The Deputy First Minister announced on Thursday he would stand down when the new first minister is appointed.

The Independent UK

Scottish teaching union ‘hopeful’ of new pay offer imminently

The EIS said it expects to see a potential deal on the table on Friday.

Insider UK

Swinney to step down as Deputy First Minister

He is set to join the backbenches once a new leader is confirmed

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