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Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQ's after being 'floored' with Covid as John Swinney to step in

The First Minister said that she has been "floored" after catching Covid-19 last week, and announced on Thursday morning that she is still not well enough to make an appearance at Holyrood

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQs today as SNP leader 'still not very well' with covid

John Swinney will step in to take questions from Douglas Ross, Anas Sarwar and MSPs at Holyrood this lunchtime.

Daily Record · May 26, 2022

Sturgeon to miss FMQs as she continues recovery from coronavirus

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will stand in for her on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

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Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQS after being 'floored' by coronavirus

NICOLA Sturgeon will miss First Minister’s Questions as she recovers from Covid-19.

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon breaks record as longest-serving First Minister

WHEN she was elected as First Minister in 2014, Nicola Sturgeon made history as the first woman to take charge in Bute House.

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2022

Scotland in 'ludicrous position' after bills rejected by UK Supreme Court, John Swinney says

SCOTLAND is in a “ludicrous constitutional position”, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said as he vowed to consult on changes to two bills…

The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2022

Sinn Fein vow to strengthen the ‘bonds of friendship’ with Scotland

SINN Fein’s Michelle O’Neill is determined to strengthen the “bonds of friendship” with Scotland and the Scottish Government while working…

The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2022

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SNP make 'major concessions' on Covid 'power grab' bill after outcry

THE Scottish Government has significantly walked back parts of its controversial Covid “power grab” bill, John Swinney has announced.

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2022

Holyrood to debate 'Henry VIII' powers in Covid Recovery Bill

HOLYROOD is deciding whether to pass sweeping new laws which would allow the Government to enforce lockdowns without parliamentary approval.

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2022

John Swinney under pressure in Cal Mac ferry fiasco as documents point to his involvement

The Deputy First Minister was revealed to have given the ultimate approval to the disastrous deal to build two Cal Mac ferries at Ferguson Marine.

Daily Record · May 12, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon insists John Swinney did not give crucial final ferries sign off

NICOLA Sturgeon has insisted it was Derek Mackay, not the Deputy First Minister, who signed off the award of botched ferries contracts to Ferguson…

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2022

Scottish Government finds 'missing' document showing who approved Ferguson ferries

Emails show that John Swinney was involved in the sign off, raising calls for a public inquiry

Insider UK · May 12, 2022

Key document in CalMac ferry saga is FOUND, SNP transport minister announces

THE key document which was believed missing in the ferries debacle which explained why the Scottish Government took the risk with the project has…

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2022

2022 Local Elections: SNP overtake Conservatives to become largest party in Perth and Kinross Council

Perthshire North MSP and Deputy First Minister John Swinney called it "an absolutely astounding result"

Daily Record · May 6, 2022

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The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2022

Top politicians pay tribute as Scotland Food and Drink boss announces resignation

TRIBUTES have poured in after James Withers, the chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink, announced he will be stepping down.

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2022

Ministers under 'cross-party pressure to discharge hospital patients to care homes'

Swinney has said ministers were under pressure to discharge patients from hospitals to care homes from “all political parties”

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2022

FM hails John Swinney as 'nicest guy in politics' as he hits 25-year milestone

The First Minister led tributes to the Covid-19 Recovery Secretary as he celebrated the milestone.

Daily Record · May 1, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon accused of leaving broken promises a year on from SNP's election win

The party vowed to bring in major schemes such as free laptops for children and bikes for poorer youngsters but this is yet to happen.

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Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022

Scottish Government appoints external investigators to handle complaints following Alex Salmond case

Following a review of the Government's complaints procedure, new rules around formal complaints of bullying, harassment and discrimination made by civil servants were introduced in February.

Glasgow Live · Apr 20, 2022

Scotland's domestic vaccine passport scheme to be 'switched off'

Scotland's Deputy First Minister has said it "would no longer be appropriate" for the Covid Status Certification scheme to be used by businesses and venues.

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022

Vaccine passports to be 'switched off' in Scotland, confirms John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister has said it “would no longer be appropriate” for the Covid status certification scheme to be used by businesses.

Daily Record · Apr 13, 2022

Fewer than 15 per cent of Lanarkshire school pupils given free laptop promised by Scottish Government

Just over 14 per cent of kids in North Lanarkshire, and 12 per cent of children in South Lanarkshire, have been given a device

Glasgow Live · Mar 31, 2022

Glasgow school pupils will sit exams this year, says John Swinney

Mr Swinney confirmed the first full diet since 2019 will go ahead as planned at the Covid-19 Recovery Committee, despite the spike in cases due to the new Omicron variant.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Justice Secretary test positive for Covid

John Swinney and Keith Brown both tested positive for the virus.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2022

John Swinney tests positive for covid after 'avoiding virus for two years'

The Deputy First Minister will not be in parliament for today's covid statement after testing positive for the virus.

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