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PM Burnham will ‘engage’ on further devolution to Scotland, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader spoke after face to face talks with Andy Burnham on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham 'won't overrule devolution' – but says referendum 'off limits'

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has apparently committed not to overrule the Scottish Parliament in his bid for further devolution across the UK.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham blocks Scottish media access during first official visit to Scotland

Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to "always" stay close to the people not one week ago. But a lot can change in six days ...

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Andy Burnham urged to 'draw a line' and ban US forces from Scottish airports

Andy Burnham has been urged to block the US military from using Prestwick Airport and other UK bases as a launchpad for strikes on Iran

The National (Scotland)

Burnham to meet Swinney for first time as Prime Minister during Scotland visit

The Labour leader will travel north of the border for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham rules out referendum talks with John Swinney during Scotland visit

The Prime Minister will meet with the Scottish First Minister during his visit to Scotland for the 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar made a lord and UK minister

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney hit out at the ‘hypocrisy’ of the expected appointment earlier on Wednesday.

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John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job

John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urges Scots to compete with ‘pride and passion’ in Glasgow Games

The First Minister spoke out ahead of the Commonwealth Games getting under way on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Burnham exacerbating mistrust in politics with Sarwar appointment – Swinney

Anas Sarwar is expected to be appointed to the House of Lords and made a UK Government minister.

Evening Standard

Glasgow ‘ready’ to host Commonwealth Games, says John Swinney

The First Minister spoke ahead of the sporting tournament getting underway in Scotland’s largest city later this week.

Evening Standard

Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke out after it emerged Anas Sarwar is to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join the UK Government.

Evening Standard

Commonwealth Games 'huge opportunity to showcase best of Scotland', Swinney says

THE Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will provide Scotland with a “huge opportunity” to showcase the best the country has to offer on the world…

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'It's so poor': Zack Polanski blasts Andy Burnham over indyref2 comments

ZACK Polanski has condemned Andy Burnham over his apparent refusal to grant a second Scottish independence referendum ...

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How did Douglas Alexander manage to keep his job?

ANDY Burnham has promised change, but if his first 24 hours as Prime Minister are anything to go by, that doesn’t stretch quite as far north as…

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John Swinney says Cairngorms wildfire 'stark reminder' of climate change risks

THE First Minister has thanked the crews battling a large wildfire in the Cairngorms, saying the moment is a "stark reminder" of the risks…

Evening Standard

‘Agree to disagree’, Burnham tells Swinney on independence – source

The call was the first contact between the two leaders since the Prime Minister took office.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham rules out 'further referendums' in first call with devolved leaders

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out “further referendums” in calls with devolved leaders, Downing Street has said.

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John Swinney sets out independence mandate to Andy Burnham in first call with new PM

John Swinney has told the new Prime Minister that with a pro-independence majority in Holyrood, the future of Scotland must be "decided by the…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to push Andy Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

JOHN Swinney has said he will push Andy Burnham for the powers to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence

Evening Standard

Swinney says he will push Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

Scotland’s First Minister said Sir Keir Starmer’s successor could represent a fresh start for relations between the Scottish and UK governments.

Evening Standard

Swinney wants ‘constructive conversations’ with newly appointed Burnham

The Scottish First Minister has said he wants to talk about ‘the right to choose a fresh start with independence’ with the Labour leader.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney looks forward to 'constructive' talks with Andy Burnham on independence

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he looks forward to "constructive conversations" with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on making…

The National (Scotland)

Josh Kerr 'made Scotland proud' after breaking world record, John Swinney says

THE First Minister has said runner Josh Kerr, who broke the mile world record, has “made Scotland proud” ...

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John Swinney issues Andy Burnham stark independence warning

JOHN Swinney has issued a stark warning to the incoming new prime minister, urging Andy Burnham not to “repeat the mistakes of his predecessors”…

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