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John Swinney defends SNP ministers' 14-month silence on £40m planning application

JOHN Swinney has been warned that SNP ministers may be “discouraging investment in Scotland” by leaving a multi-million-pound planning…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to headline European climate event in Glasgow

THE First Minister has said that moving to net zero is “intrinsic” to Scotland’s success as a country as he prepares to headline a European…

The National (Scotland)

‘We’ve waited a long time’ – Emma Caldwell’s mother as inquiry judge confirmed

The family hope Lord Scott KC will shine a ‘glaring spotlight’ on the actions of police and prosecutors in the murder investigation.

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Swinney urged to ‘end era of divisive gender politics’

Tory leader Russell Findlay’s plea came in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision last week on the definition of a woman in the Equality Act.

The Independent UK

Labour austerity feeding rise of far right in UK, John Swinney tells Anas Sarwar

LABOUR'S “continuation of austerity” at Westminster is pushing voters towards Reform and the far right, John Swinney has said.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney accuses Scottish Tories of trans rights U-turn as old comments resurface

JOHN Swinney has accused the Scottish Tories of U-turning on trans rights – after highlighting their previous support for making the definition of…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney ‘deeply honoured’ to attend Pope’s funeral in Rome

Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

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John Swinney to attend funeral of Pope Francis as thousands queue to pay tribute

FIRST Minister John Swinney will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney declines to say if trans women are women after media questions

Scotland’s First Minister has repeatedly refused to say whether he believes transgender women are women, when quizzed during a press conference in…

The National (Scotland)

What did we learn from John Swinney's anti-far-right summit?

HOURS after Scotland's political leaders gathered to discuss how they plan to safeguard the country’s democracy from the rise of the far-right,…

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John Swinney warns summit 'just the start' in combating rise of far-right

JOHN Swinney has said his anti-far-right summit is “just the start of the process” in combating the rise in parties like Reform UK, which he…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney refuses to say if trans women are women

The First Minister said only that the issue had been ‘settled’ by the Supreme Court and he accepts its judgment.

Evening Standard

Read the full mission statement agreed at John Swinney's anti-far-right summit

Civic, faith, trade union and political leaders have all committed to "taking action to safeguard Scotland’s democracy" at…

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'Not far right': Holocaust denier leads small protest at anti-far-right summit

A SMALL group of protesters claiming they were “not far-right” turned up to demonstrate against the anti-far-right summit convened by First…

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Emma Caldwell's family to meet John Swinney after public inquiry announcement

The family of Emma Caldwell are to meet Scotland’s First Minister and Justice Secretary following a "significant announcement" on…

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Reform UK attack 'Scottish political class' over exclusion from anti-far-right summit

REFORM UK have attacked Scotland's "political class" ahead of the anti-far-right summit called by John Swinney, from which they have been…

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Tory MP calls for Army to step in as drivers face six-mile diversion

MP John Cooper has again called for the Army to put up a temporary bridge in Kirkcudbright after the Scotland Office claimed it was “powerless to…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney announces £300,000 in extra humanitarian aid for Middle East conflicts

THE Scottish Government will provide an extra £300,000 in humanitarian aid to help people affected by conflict in the Middle East, First Minister…

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Somerville cannot say when new guidance on single-sex spaces will be issued

The Social Justice Secretary vowed to change the guidance after the Scottish Government’s Supreme Court defeat – but could not say when that would be.

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Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar criticises John Swinney’s anti-far right summit

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused First Minister John Swinney of “talking up” Reform UK ahead of a summit to discuss the politics…

Evening Standard

Pope Francis ‘was always on the side of the poor’, says Swinney

The First Minister expressed his sadness following Pope Francis’ death.

The National (Scotland)

UK facing 'unprecedented' politics as Reform UK top polls, John Curtice says

THE UK is facing “unprecedented” political circumstances as voters turn away from both Labour and the Tories, polling expert Professor John…

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‘Deep sadness’ in Scotland following death of Pope Francis

Faith leaders and politicians paid tribute to the Pope following his death on Easter Monday.

The Independent UK

Politicians pay tribute to ‘devoted’ and ‘compassionate’ Pope

MPs from across the political spectrum also paid tribute to Francis, with several noting his compassion for the poor and refugees.

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