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Current NHS pay offer all we can afford, warns John Swinney

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has told NHS workers fighting for pay increases he has “nowhere else to go” to fund an increased offer.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland struggling to recruit health workers because of Brexit, warns John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister has this week announced another round of spending cuts as he tries to balance the books at a time of soaring inflation and huge pressure on the NHS.

Daily Record

Swinney outlines further budget cuts of £615 million

Finance Committee warns that 'difficult choices' lie ahead in the full Scottish budget next month

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Scotland’s finance secretary unveils another £615m of spending cuts

New reductions announced by John Swinney will hit healthcare, education and justice

The Guardian - UK

Swinney outlines further budget cuts of £615m

The sum includes £400 million of spending within the health and social care portfolio to support a pay deal.

The Independent UK

Westminster chaos blamed as Swinney announces £1.2bn in cuts to Scottish budget

JOHN Swinney has outlined cuts worth £1.2 billion to the Scottish Government’s budget which he said were a direct result of the global inflation…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces £1 billion of 'savings' in emergency budget review as inflation bites

John Swinney painted a gloomy picture of the financial situation faced by SNP and Green ministers when he addressed MSPs today.

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New chair of public inquiry into handling of Covid in Scotland appointed

Lord Brailsford will take over following the resignation of Lady Poole earlier in October.

The Independent UK

Scottish covid public inquiry appoints new chair after previous judge resigned

The inquiry was previously branded a "sinking ship" after several senior figures walked out before its first public hearing could be held.

Daily Record

John Swinney confirms new chair of Scottish Covid inquiry after judge's resignation

SCOTLAND'S Deputy First Minister has confirmed the appointment of a new chair of Scotland's official inquiry into Covid-19.

The National (Scotland)

What will Rishi Sunak do for Scotland as cross-border tensions loom over Indyref2 and austerity?

The new Prime Minister called the First Minister on his first day but the two administrations look set to clash on several issues in the months ahead.

Daily Record

Delayed UK budget may impact Scottish spending plan process – Swinney

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced on Wednesday that the statement he was due to deliver on October 31 will now be made on November 17.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government’s emergency budget delayed after ‘turmoil’

John Swinney was due to present his review at Holyrood this week

Insider UK

Emergency budget review delay due to 'instability brought about by UK Government'

JOHN Swinney has announced a delay to the Scottish Government's emergency budget review.

The National (Scotland)

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Independence 'feels like Brexit to Scots voters', claims BBC journalist

SCOTTISH independence “feels like” Brexit to voters, according to a BBC journalist who criticised the lack of detail in the government’s…

The National (Scotland)

Tories must 'do the decent thing' and call an election, John Swinney demands

THE Tories must "do the decent thing" and call a General Election, rather than appointing a new prime minister without a public vote,…

The Independent UK

Swinney urges Tories to ‘do the decent thing’ and call general election

Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney made the call as the deadline approaches for candidates to declare in the Tory leadership contest.

Daily Record

SNP Green Government in 'political interference' row over covid public inquiry

EXCLUSIVE: The presence of civil servants on the Inquiry team has led to claims of the Government "marking its own homework".

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Daily Record

Nazi graffiti sprayed on new community hub opened by John Swinney as cops launch probe

The wall of the Hub building was marked together with two other buildings close by with the same black spray.

The National (Scotland)

'I knew this would never be sustained': John Swinney slams mini budget U-turns

JOHN Swinney has said there will not need to be changes made to Scotland’s upcoming Budget statement on the back of UK Government U-turns because…

The National (Scotland)

Audience erupts in laughter as Douglas Ross insists Liz Truss WILL win next election

THE Question Time audience burst into laughter on Thursday night as the Scottish Tory leader sought to defend Liz Truss amid chaos in her government.

The Independent UK

Douglas Ross says he thinks Liz Truss will win next general election

Douglas Ross gave the Prime Minister his backing as he appeared on Thursday night’s Question Time.

Daily Record

Question Time: Douglas Ross laughed at after saying Liz Truss will win next election

The Scottish Conservative leader was laughed at during an appearance on the BBC's Question Time programme on Thursday evening.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney and Douglas Ross set to appear on Question Time from Musselburgh

THE BBC’s weekly debate programme Question Time will be broadcast live from Scotland this evening.

The Independent UK

Families feel ‘betrayed’ over Covid-19 inquiry delays, John Swinney hears

Members of the Scottish Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group met with the Deputy First Minister on Wednesday.

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