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If in doubt on assisted dying, vote no, actress urges MSPs

The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill will face an initial vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

McArthur hopeful ahead of crucial assisted dying vote on ‘historic day’

Supporters say there is a groundswell of public support for changing the law.

Evening Standard

Bill on Assisted Dying faces key vote at Scottish Parliament

Liam McArthur’s Bill would, if passed, allow terminally ill adults to seek help to end their life.

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Starmer ‘walked into arms of Farage’ with immigration announcement – Swinney

The Prime Minister announced immigration changes on Monday.

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Swinney: Scotland will have option of independence under my leadership

Asked whether he had put independence on the back burner, the First Minister said he had to ‘directly’ deal with Scots’ priorities this year.

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John Swinney responds to Keir Starmer's immigration overhaul

John Swinney has accused Keir Starmer of using "divisive language" in a speech on changes to immigration policy that "ignores"…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood

The Deputy First Minister said she does not think ‘any amount of legal drafting can prevent people feeling pressured to die’.

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Starmer says he is ‘horrified’ steelworks are mothballed due to SNP’s ‘bad deal’

The Prime Minister said the Scottish Government had failed to find work to keep the sites thriving.

Evening Standard

John Swinney denies he was 'furious' at Nicola Sturgeon over trans rights comments

John Swinney has rejected claims he was “furious” that Nicola Sturgeon spoke to journalists about transgender rights ahead of a big policy…

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice: The state of play for Scottish parties a year out from Holyrood vote

IN a year’s time, Scots across the country will be queuing up at polling stations ready to cast their ballots in the Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland)

McArthur ‘confident’ ahead of key vote on assisted dying bill at Holyrood

Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur has brought forward a member’s bill which aims to allow terminally ill Scots to seek help to end their life.

Evening Standard

John Swinney leads tributes after Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84

Sir Tom, who founded the garage chain Kwik Fit, died at his Edinburgh home on Friday.

Evening Standard

Will Donald Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' agenda sink SNP oil stance?

DONALD Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” has sent shivers down the spines of environmentalists across the world.

The National (Scotland)

Swinney will not support assisted dying Bill at Holyrood

The Scottish First Minister revealed his decision before a key vote on the legislation next week.

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First Minister John Swinney speaks out against legalising assisted dying in Scotland

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he opposes plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

'Disgusting organisation': John Swinney slams Scottish Tories over pay claim

JOHN Swinney has branded the Conservative Party a “disgusting organisation” after Douglas Ross challenged the First Minster over his ministerial…

The National (Scotland)

Russell Findlay humiliated after 'miserable contribution' at FMQs

THE Scottish Tory leader has been left humiliated after delivering a "miserable contribution" at First Minister's Questions ...

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US-UK trade deal must be on ‘right terms’, says Swinney

The First Minister said an agreement is a welcome alternative to the ‘enormous economic damage’ from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Swinney is ‘best politician in Scotland’, says Flynn amid leadership speculation

There have been suggestions the SNP MP may use a possible move to Holyrood next year to advance his career.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn calls out BBC Scotland host for 'distasteful' question

STEPHEN Flynn has called out a BBC host for asking a “distasteful” question about his leadership ambitions after John Swinney announced he would…

Evening Standard

Fatal accident inquiry into death of man with severe leg ulcers

David Ainsworth died in Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, on May 22 2020.

Evening Standard

‘No winners’ from further military escalation in Kashmir, warns Swinney

First Minister John Swinney said growing tensions in the region would be ‘worrying’ for Indian and Pakistani communities in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Must Holyrood elections be all about Nigel Farage? Scotland's politicians think so

The Holyrood elections are a year away, and more than one of Scotland’s political parties took the chance on Wednesday to launch their campaigns

The National (Scotland)

Independence 'back on table' if Holyrood has pro-Yes majority, Scottish Tories admit

INDEPENDENCE will be “back on the table” if Scotland elects a majority of MSPs who oppose the Union at next year’s Holyrood elections, the…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney pours cold water on SNP holding 'pro-independence convention'

JOHN Swinney has poured cold water on the idea of a convention of pro-independence parties ahead of the 2026 election, saying his SNP are “just…

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