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I have no plans to meet Donald Trump during World Cup trip, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has no plans to meet Donald Trump when he heads to the US for the World Cup, he has said

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3

I have no plans to meet Trump during World Cup trip to US, says Swinney

The First Minister will cross the Atlantic later this month as Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

John Swinney admits £600k independence 'fighting fund' has been spent

JOHN Swinney has admitted that the £600,000 independence fighting fund has been spent, stating that it was “part of the resources available”…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3

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Ex-Sturgeon aide calls for independent inquiry into Murrell embezzlement case

Noel Dolan said a leading lawyer from outside Scotland should investigate.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

SNP is a safe place for whistleblowers, says Swinney amid Murrell case fallout

Some who previously spoke out with concerns around the party’s finances claim to have been ‘demonised’.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

Labour media minister Ian Murray 'will not intervene' to stop STV job cuts, MSPs told

LABOUR media minister Ian Murray “will not intervene” to stop controversial cuts to STV News, MSPs were told.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2

John Swinney says SNP now have 'strongest controls' after Peter Murrell embezzlement

John Swinney has said he has strengthened the governance of the SNP amid new revelations around Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of party funds ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2

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Swinney tells of ‘horror’ at Murrell’s ‘colossal breach of trust’

The former husband of Nicola Sturgeon stole more than £400,000 from the SNP over 12 years.

Evening Standard · Jun 2

Murrell bought motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, court told

More details of Murrell’s embezzlement were revealed as he returned to court.

Evening Standard · Jun 2

Peter Murrell returns to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission

Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 2

Peter Murrell to return to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission

Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 2

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill backs John Swinney over 'move on' comments

MICHELLE O’Neill has defended John Swinney amid attacks from “political Unionism” after he said people should “move on” from Sinn Fein’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1

John Swinney 'deeply concerned' after STV regional news cuts approved

The First Minister has written to Ofcom following the decision to accept STV’s proposals to alter their regional programming commitments

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1

Swinney ‘extremely disappointed’ and ‘deeply concerned’ about STV changes

Scottish First Minister John Swinney spoke out after regulator Ofcom approved changes to STV news services for the north of Scotland.

The Independent UK · Jun 1

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The National (Scotland) · May 31

'Fundamental flaw' in Sturgeon and Murrell having top SNP roles, says John Swinney

THERE was a “fundamental flaw” in having Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell in top positions in the SNP, Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney…

Evening Standard · May 31

John Swinney: ‘Fundamental flaw’ in Sturgeon and Murrell having top SNP roles

Nicola Sturgeon was Scotland’s first minister from 2014 to 2023 while Peter Murrell was SNP chief executive from 2001 to 2023.

The National (Scotland) · May 31

John Swinney doubles down against inquiry into SNP over Peter Murrell's crimes

JOHN Swinney has insisted the SNP have rebuilt trust with voters as he batted away calls for an inquiry into how Peter Murrell was able to embezzle…

The National (Scotland) · May 30

John Swinney insists voters have 'strong confidence' in SNP after Murrell scandal

JOHN Swinney has insisted voters have “strong confidence” in the SNP following former chief executive Peter Murrell’s admission that he…

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Evening Standard · May 30

Scotland has ‘trust’ in SNP, insists Swinney after Murrell embezzlement plea

Peter Murrell is set to be sentenced in June, the same month the SNP faces by-election contests in Aberdeen South and in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

The National (Scotland) · May 30

John Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy

JOHN Swinney has stepped up his calls for Holyrood to be given control over energy, insisting it is the only way to end the current “Westminster…

Evening Standard · May 29

Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy

The SNP leader is campaigning in Aberdeen on Saturday ahead of the Aberdeen South by-election on June 18.

The National (Scotland) · May 29

SNP offer Keir Starmer 'opportunity to learn by shadowing John Swinney'

KEIR Starmer has been offered the “opportunity to shadow First Minister John Swinney”, which the SNP said would give the Prime Minister to…

The National (Scotland) · May 29

Inside Bute House during a crazy week for the SNP

COMING into the third week since Scotland elected a new parliament, we were hoping business would finally return to some sort of normality, but it…

The Conversation · May 29

The Scottish electoral system has delivered its most disproportional result yet

In the event, the SNP did not win the overall majority First Minister John Swinney sought in the 2026 Scottish election. However, between them the SNP and the Greens won 73 seats, 57% of all MSPs. It is the largest ever contingent of pro-independence MSPs at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · May 29

Westminster committee to consider Peter Murrell embezzlement inquiry

A WESTMINSTER committee is to consider opening an inquiry after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP after MPs urged for…

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