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John Swinney: Scotland’s voice ‘simply doesn’t matter to Westminster’

SCOTLAND'S voice “simply doesn’t matter to Westminster”, First Minister John Swinney will declare...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024

John Swinney: Will of Scottish people should not be ‘thwarted’ by UK government

THE will of the Scottish people on independence should not be “thwarted” by the UK government if the SNP wins a majority of seats, John…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024

Trade union boss tells Labour to give UK ‘a break’ and ‘borrow to invest’

A LEADING trade union boss has said she does not agree with Labour's fiscal rules and called on the party to borrow to invest...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024

Election diary: SNP skips costings, sheep snub Sunak and Stride struggles on

Plus, a potted history of the Gurnos, diminishing returns from the debates, and the Tories’ £12k-a-table wake

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024

Keir Starmer blasted over claim election is 'binary choice' for Scots

KEIR Starmer has insisted that the election is a “binary choice” in Scotland – as he ruled out any negotiations on independence.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2024

Fiona Bruce slated for 'blatant attempt' to shut down John Swinney on Brexit

FIONA Bruce interrupted First Minister John Swinney around 20 times during his half-hour grilling on Question Time.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2024

John Swinney gets applause from Question Time audience with indyref2 argument

JOHN Swinney drew applause from a live TV audience when he set out why he believed in the right to fight for a second referendum...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2024

Party leaders grilled by public in election Question Time – experts dissect the key issues

In one of the last in a string of special election broadcasts, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Labour leader Keir Starmer, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey and Scotland’s first minister, the SNP leader John Swinney, have faced questions from a live audience on BBC Question Time.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024

Sunak ‘incredibly angry’ over gambling scandal but refuses to suspend candidates involved

PM’s campaign woes in the spotlight as a BBC Question Time audience grilled him on the betting scandal engulfing members of his inner circle

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024

Rishi Sunak floats sanctions on young people for refusing national service

PM suggests curbs on finance or driving licences for 18-year-olds who refuse service during challenging Question Time leaders’ special

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2024