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Independent Scotland would not resort to austerity, says John Swinney

AN independent Scotland would focus on raising revenue rather than resorting to austerity, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2024

Joanna Cherry abused as 'transphobic b****' at Edinburgh campaign event

JOANNA Cherry was called a “transphobic b****” by a passerby in Edinburgh as she joined First Minister John Swinney on the campaign trail on…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2024

John Swinney set for Panorama interview with Nick Robinson – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is set for an interview with the BBC’s Nick Robinson on Wednesday evening.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2024

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‘Read my lips: no austerity under Labour’, Sarwar tells Scottish leaders’ debate

First minister John Swinney under fire over public services and cost of living during ill-tempered TV showdown

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

Anas Sarwar says ‘it’s for Scottish people to decide’ future of Scotland

ANAS Sarwar has said it is “for Scottish people to decide what the future of country is” – yet refused to be drawn on whether he would support…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2024

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar clash over ‘no austerity’ under Labour claim

JOHN Swinney and Anas Sarwar have clashed after the Scottish

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2024

Eradicating child poverty is a 'significant' challenge, John Swinney tells MSPs

Scotland faces a “significant” challenge if it is to eradicate child poverty, First Minister John Swinney has told MSPs.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2024

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Douglas Ross told to make urgent statement to Holyrood following resignation

DOUGLAS Ross is being urged to make an urgent statement to Holyrood after announcing his intention to stand down as leader of the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024

Anas Sarwar says 'Labour austerity' attacks are 'ludicrous'

ANAS Sarwar has said SNP warnings that Labour would cut public spending in power are “ludicrous”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024

John Swinney defends SNP ditching 'independence' on the ballot paper

JOHN Swinney has defended the decision to ditch Humza Yousaf’s plan to have the word independence on the ballot paper at the General Election.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024

John Swinney defends private sector in Scottish NHS despite attacks on Labour

JOHN Swinney has defended the use of private firms in the Scottish NHS – despite attacking Labour with claims their rivals would privatise the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2024

John Swinney demands answers from Douglas Ross over expenses claims

Douglas Ross has “serious” questions to answer on whether he used Westminster expenses to travel for his job as a football linesman,…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2024

Douglas Ross has undermined his position as Scottish Tory leader, John Swinney says

DOUGLAS Ross’s position as Scottish Tory leader has been “significantly undermined” after he chose to stand as a General Election candidate…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2024

'Sharp cuts': John Swinney presses Labour to explain where £18bn cuts will come from

FIRST Minister of Scotland John Swinney has urged Labour to explain where £18 billion in cuts predicted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2024

Rishi Sunak's D-Day move 'completely destroyed' his credibility, says John Swinney

PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak has “completely destroyed” his credibility by leaving D-Day commemorations early, John Swinney has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2024

Douglas Ross sharpens his knife as Rishi Sunak throws the election

YOU never see rats jumping onto a sinking ship.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2024

Leading trade unions write to John Swinney as ‘vital’ centre faces closure

LEADING trade unionists across Scotland have written to John Swinney as a Trade Union Education Centre (TUEC) is at risk of closure.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2024

'A new low': John Swinney slams Douglas Ross for treatment of David Duguid

JOHN Swinney has said hit out at Rishi Sunak’s “foolish” decision to skip a D-Day commemoration event to participate in an ITV interview.

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2024

John Swinney: Both Labour and Tories ‘concealing huge future budget cuts’

Scotland’s First Minister will warn that the impact of the General Election could be “deeply damaging”...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2024

John Swinney to attend Scotland's opening Euros match in Germany

JOHN Swinney is set to pause campaigning in the General Election in order to fly to Germany for Scotland’s opening match in the Euros ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024

BBC 'shamefully' omits SNP from series on party leaders at General Election

THE BBC has provoked fury within the SNP after omitting the party from a series of articles profiling "major party leaders" ahead of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024

John Swinney welcomes Taylor Swift to Scotland ahead of Edinburgh shows

THE First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has welcomed Taylor Swift to the country ahead of her three sold-out shows in Edinburgh ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024

Poll reveals SNP voters' views on North Sea oil and gas as party mulls policy switch

LESS than one-third of SNP voters support issuing new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, according to new polling ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024

John Swinney pays tribute to veterans as services mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

FIRST Minister John Swinney is to represent Scotland at ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2024

Rachel Reeves denies Anas Sarwar 'blew apart' her fiscal rules in debate

LABOUR have been accused of “not being honest” about public spending cuts – after Anas Sarwar was accused of re-writing the party’s economic…

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