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Labour's devolution architects would be 'horrified' to hear party now, Swinney says

THE Scottish Labour politicians who forged the devolution settlement would be “horrified” to hear their party’s position on the constitution…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2023

University of Highlands and Islands cutting up to 50 jobs at Perth campus

THE University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) have announced they are cutting up to 50 jobs and axeing courses at their Perth campus...

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023

Uncertainty surrounding future of Perthshire GP brought to light at Scottish Parliament

Invergowrie Medical Practice patients were told in February the health facility would shut permanently on June 16

Daily Record · May 19, 2023

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Perthshire-based Crannog Centre museum's warm welcome to visitors earns it another top award

Staff from the Iron Age visitor attraction were called to London to receive the Visitor Welcome Award at the Museum and Heritage Awards 2023

Daily Record · May 16, 2023

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance founder John Bullough dies suddenly as tributes paid to 'gentleman'

John Bullough, the man who helped start Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance and worked hard to boost Perth High Street has died.

Daily Record · May 8, 2023

Fury at the arrival of parking meters in the previously free to enjoy Faskally Forest

Pleas to make Faskkally Forest near Pitlochry remain free for locals who need to arrive by car have fallen on deaf ears as after months of discussion, the dreaded parking fees to Forest and Land Scotland (FLS) began last week.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Scottish Government spent more than £300,000 on TikTok before ban

Concerns have been raised that China could access sensitive data from users on the app.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023

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What it was like in Holyrood as Humza Yousaf won vote to be Scotland's FM

Humza Yousaf, with the backing of the pro-indy majority with the SNP and Greens, secured the top job in the Scottish Government with 71 votes.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023

Scotland’s new First Minister vows to argue ‘tirelessly’ for independence

Humza Yousaf was speaking after being elected into the top job in Scottish politics by MSPs.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Sturgeon sends resignation letter to King

Ms Sturgeon now goes to the backbenches at Holyrood, along with her deputy John Swinney.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Perth and Kinross politicians react after Humza Yousaf named successor to Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

Local SNP representatives welcomed him in but one Conservative MSP said he has a "huge job" to prove himself

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

Who is in the running to be the next deputy first minister?

WITH Nicola Sturgeon set to officialy resign and Humza Yousaf all but certain to take over as first minister, there has been much speculation about…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023

How is a new first minister selected at Holyrood?

WE now know the new leader of the SNP is John Swinney, but he does not automatically become first minister.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023

Humza Yousaf: continuity candidate taking over as Scottish first minister

Part of the SNP government for over a decade, the 37-year-old is now Holyrood’s first minority ethnic leader after a bitter contest

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023

£2 million for island hub in one of John Swinney's last acts as deputy FM

AN island hub is to receive £2 million in additional funding.

Daily Record · Mar 26, 2023

Police investigating SNP finances examining high value transactions including vehicle purchases

The Sunday Mail can reveal how officers investigating £600,000 fraud allegations at the SNP are probing major transactions.

Daily Record · Mar 26, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney set for £60,000 golden goodbyes as they leave Cabinet roles

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set for a bumper £50,000 golden goodbye when she leaves Bute House with her successor to be named on Monday.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2023

MSPs brace for new era in Holyrood as leadership contest comes to an end

MSPs are braced for a changing of the guard as Nicola Sturgeon’s defining era as Scotland’s first female First Minister draws to a close.

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The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2023

'It's the right choice': John Swinney reflects on 'mentally taxing' last eight months

Swinney announced his decision to stand down following Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation press conference in February and saw tributes paid to him…

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023

Yousaf jokes Sturgeon will be on ‘speed dial’ if he is elected SNP leader

The Health Secretary also said he was ‘hopeful’ ahead of the results on Monday.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023

John Swinney admits trying to resign twice but Nicola Sturgeon wouldn't let him

The Deputy First Minister said he offered to leave Government in 2016 and 2021, and also came 'incredibly close to resigning' over the 2020 exams fiasco.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023

Sturgeon wouldn't accept my previous offers to quit, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said that he previously tried to leave the Scottish Government, but Nicola Sturgeon “wouldn’t countenance” his offers...

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Sturgeon ‘wouldn’t countenance’ my previous offers to quit, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister and her deputy will both leave office next week as a new SNP leader is appointed.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the ban is effective immediately.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

Money paid to historic child abuse victims in Scotland surpasses £20million, John Swinney confirms

A letter from Mr Swinney to a Holyrood committee said a total of 404 victims had received payouts, valued at £20.1million, as of February 28.

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