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Scottish opposition pushes Swinney on free school meal and flat-rate rail fare cuts

Scottish government accused of undermining efforts to combat child poverty and cost of living crisis

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John Swinney demands urgency from UK Government to push for Jaggi release

JOHN Swinney has been praised for making the release of a Scot trapped in an Indian jail “a priority” by the man’s brother.

The National (Scotland)

'Viva Mexico': Top Labour minister reveals surprise 40-year link to John Swinney

A TOP Labour Cabinet Secretary has revealed a surprise connection to First Minister John Swinney ...

The National (Scotland)

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JOHN Swinney has served as the First Minister of Scotland since May 2024 after becoming the seventh person to hold the position...

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'Astonishing': Campaigners slate plans for taxpayer-funded Queen memorial

DEDICATING public funds to a memorial for the late Queen in Scotland is “an astonishing display of misplaced priorities”, campaigners have said.

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Scottish Tories set to force vote on SNP's free school meals pledge

JOHN Swinney is to face a vote over his decision to scrap plans to make free meals universal for all primary school children...

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John Swinney reveals doubts about Nicola Sturgeon’s post-Brexit indyref strategy

JOHN Swinney has revealed he had reservations about Nicola Sturgeon’s strategy of calling for a second independence referendum immediately after…

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Taxpayer-funded Scottish Queen memorial 'inappropriate', says MSP

ANY Scottish memorial project that is explored for the late Queen should be funded by the royal family and not the taxpayer, a former MP has said.

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Crown Estate review proves ScotWind 'failure', pro-indy think tank says

JOHN Swinney’s order for a major review of a state organ behind a controversial major renewables project should be read as an “admission” of…

The National (Scotland)

Both the Tories and the SNP suffered catastrophic defeats – but only one of them is facing up to that

The Conservatives kid themselves that a new leader is all they need, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

Douglas Ross torn down in free school meals row as SNP blame 'austerity agenda'

JOHN Swinney accused the Tories of having “destroyed” Scotland’s future – as he hit back at attacks for abandoning plans to make free meals…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes: Ministers ‘standing by’ free school meals for all primary pupils pledge

THE Scottish Government is “standing by” its commitment to provide free school meals to all primary school pupils, the Deputy First Minister…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney’s slimmed-down plans prompt criticism of ‘managed decline’

First minister makes eradicating child poverty his top priority while Scottish Labour says he had ‘no vision’

The Guardian - UK

Eight key points from John Swinney's Programme for Government explained

AFTER the Scottish Government announced a package of £500 million of cuts to balance the books, John Swinney delivered his first Programme for…

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Concern as Scottish Government favours UK-wide ban on conversion therapy

THE Scottish Government has said it may drop its proposed ban on conversion practices in Scotland in favour of backing UK-wide legislation.

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John Swinney confirms 'key' Creative Scotland fund can continue

JOHN Swinney has announced the resources required for Creative Scotland to continue the work of its Open Fund have now been made available.

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'No more money': John Swinney responds to strike threat from council staff

JOHN Swinney has said “no more money” can be put on the table to settle pay disputes with unions in local government ...

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John Swinney to deliver first Programme for Government – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is set to deliver his first Programme for Government since becoming First Minister.

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John Swinney: I'm optimistic about tackling child poverty despite budget cuts

JOHN Swinney will say today he is “optimistic” about cutting child poverty – despite presiding over cuts worth £500 million ...

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How to create a more powerful anti-austerity message

Unfortunately, we think too narrowly about austerity policies ...

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John Swinney hits out at media as Labour and Tories branded 'culpable' for riots

THE First Minister has hit out at elements of the “mainstream media” after they were accused of being “culpable” of promoting bigotry and…

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'Have some shame': SNP members confront Angus Robertson over Israel meeting

ANGUS Robertson was heckled by pro-Palestine protesters outside the SNP conference on Sunday, where party members accused the External Affairs…

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John Swinney rejects 'SNP austerity' label as he floats council tax changes

JOHN Swinney has rejected the idea that cuts in Scotland amount to “SNP austerity”, saying the devolved administration is “living within its…

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'Total nonsense': SNP minister dismisses media claims amid Oasis ticket row

THE Health Secretary has issued a statement branding media reports “total nonsense” after claims that ...

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John Swinney reveals policy pledges but warns of 'challenging financial backdrop'

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has pledged to set out plans to grow the economy, deliver net zero and eradicate child poverty in his legislative…

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