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John Swinney and Anas Sarwar clash in TV debate over Labour's economy plans

JOHN Swinney told Anas Sarwar that the Labour Party will “prolong austerity” as the pair clashed in last night’s STV leadership debate.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2024

SNP says Scottish Labour is rewriting party’s spending plans in TV debate

John Swinney claims Anas Sarwar not keeping to Rachel Reeves’s constraints on NHS, schools and renewables funding as leaders clash

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024

John Swinney hits out at Tory 'strategy to undermine Scottish Parliament'

TORY plans to change equality law is part of a “deliberate strategy to undermine the powers of the Scottish Parliament”, First Minister John…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2024

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Anas Sarwar defends Labour's nuclear weapons commitment

ANAS Sarwar has defended Labour’s Trident “triple lock” – saying the party’s defence policy was “not up for negotiation”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2024

Nigel Farage to stand in Clacton at general election after taking over as leader of Reform party – as it happened

Former Ukip chief says election ‘needs a bit of gingering up’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024

How to watch the first TV debate of this year's election campaign

JOHN Swinney has called for a “respectful” contest ahead of the Scottish leaders’ first TV debate of the General Election campaign.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2024

John Swinney says SNP facing its biggest challenge for years

Leader launches party’s election campaign as polling suggests it will pay high price for recent woes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024

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Yvette Cooper says she expects net migration to fall ‘swiftly’ under Labour

Shadow home secretary stops short of setting target, saying Conservatives have failed when they have done so

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024

John Swinney tells crowd not to boo BBC journalist at SNP campaign launch

A BBC journalist was booed after asking a question about Scottish independence at the SNP’s Westminster campaign launch...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2024

John Swinney hits out at 'hostility towards migration' at SNP Westminster launch

JOHN Swinney hit out at the current “hostility towards migration” after Keir Starmer’s recent pledge to cut net migration...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2024

Scottish Greens warn SNP against U-turn on oil and gas exploration

THE Scottish Greens have warned the SNP not to U-turn on its presumption against new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2024

‘Put Scotland’s interests first’: John Swinney to officially launch SNP campaign

JOHN Swinney will urge people to “vote SNP to put Scotland’s interests first” as he formally launches the party’s General Election…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2024

Police ‘assessing’ further complaint over Michael Matheson iPad bill

The SNP MSP has been banned from Holyrood for 27 days.

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2024

John Swinney: Labour would cause ‘devastation’ to Scotland's oil and gas industry

A LABOUR government would “lead to the devastation of employment” in the oil and gas industry in north-east Scotland, the First Minister has…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2024

Business confidence in Scotland reaches highest in UK under John Swinney

SINCE John Swinney became First Minister business confidence in Scotland has risen to become joint highest in the UK, according to a monthly poll.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2024

Labour are pledging 'austerity on steroids', John Swinney warns

SNP leader John Swinney has warned that a Labour government could preside over “austerity on steroids” if the party continues the…

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2024

Lonely Douglas Ross takes photos with cardboard SNP leaders in bizarre campaign stop

DO the Scottish Conservatives know what a General Election is?

The Conversation · May 31, 2024

Election 2024: Scotland headed for huge change with SNP set to lose dozens of seats to Labour

Scotland, it was claimed by first minister and SNP leader John Swinney, is again being “disrespected” by the Conservatives. This was his response to the news that the UK election would be held on July 4 – after many Scottish schools have already broken up for the summer, and just…

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The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2024

John Swinney issues warning over Keir Starmer's GB Energy plans

FIRST Minister John Swinney expressed confusion over Keir Starmer’s Great British Energy plans as he warned Labour’s proposals will lead to a…

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024

SNP deletes TikTok election campaign video featuring sexually explicit song

Pretty Girls Walk by Big Boss Vette was used by the party as it promoted its policies on the platform

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024

Greens call for clarity from Scottish Government on future of human rights bill

THE Scottish Greens are calling on the Scottish Government to provide clarity on the future of the Human Rights Bill.

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024

STV accused of 'confusing' Scots with 'very British' TV debate

A POLITICS expert has called out STV for a “very British” approach to its TV General Election debate which will only involve the Holyrood…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024

John Swinney urged to 'immediately halt grants for weapons firms linked to Israel'

JOHN Swinney has been urged to “immediately” halt government grants from going to companies “complicit in West Bank settlements”.

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024

'Hollow': John Swinney tears into Labour over NHS privatisation plans

JOHN Swinney a ripped into Labour's plans to "hold the door wide open" to the private sector to ease NHS pressures.

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024

Scottish Greens and Alba left fuming at 'disgraceful' STV debate snub

THE Scottish Greens and Alba Party have been left fuming after being snubbed from a major TV debate.

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