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John Curtice gives verdict on John Swinney's indyref2 plan and SNP chances in 2026

PROFESSOR John Curtice has weighed in on John Swinney’s plan to win a second Scottish independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland)

Forbes calls for change for parents in politics after decision to quit

The Scottish Deputy First Minister announced on Monday she would not seek re-election.

Evening Standard

What Kate Forbes's exit means for future SNP leadership hopefuls

HOURS after Kate Forbes announced she was stepping down as an MSP at the next election, two people who may have expected to face off against her in…

The National (Scotland)

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From rising star to Deputy First Minister – Kate Forbes' career as she stands down

KATE Forbes was seen as one of the rising stars in the SNP and was frequently touted as a future party leader, but has now announced she will be…

The National (Scotland)

UK has taken 'too long to act' over plan for medical evacuation of children from Gaza

JOHN Swinney has accused the UK Government of taking “too long to act” after it was confirmed that hundreds of children in Gaza could be…

The National (Scotland)

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said she does not wish to ‘miss any more of the precious early years of family life’.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood in 2026 – read her resignation statements in full

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has announced that she will not stand in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

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Keith Brown: UK can't ignore indyref2 demand with an SNP majority

WESTMINSTER won’t be able to ignore demands for a second independence referendum if the SNP wins a majority again in Holyrood, the party’s…

The National (Scotland)

Here's why the Labour Government wants you to feel as if war is on the horizon

THE UK Government wants the public to believe the country needs to be “battle-ready” – but it won’t increase jobs or make the country…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney welcomes bringing Gaza children to UK but ‘regrets’ it wasn’t sooner

The First Minister said Scotland will play its part to help the children harmed by Israel during the war in Gaza.

Evening Standard

SNP members set to hold second rebel meeting to challenge indyref strategy

SNP members are set to hold a second rebel meeting to challenge John Swinney’s independence strategy, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Pro‑Palestine protesters confront John Swinney at Edinburgh Fringe over Gaza

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted an event at the Edinburgh Fringe which featured Scottish First Minister John Swinney on Saturday (2 August).

The Independent UK

Scottish first minister calls Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘genocide’ for first time

John Swinney is second UK leader, after Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill, to use term in relation to Israel’s actions in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney brands Gaza as ‘genocide’ for first time as Fringe show disrupted

JOHN Swinney has described what Israel is doing to Palestinians in Gaza as a “genocide” for the first time ...

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Swinney brands Gaza crisis ‘genocide’ after Fringe show disrupted

An event with the First Minister was interrupted seven times by pro-Palestinian protesters.

The National (Scotland)

Police remove pro-Palestine protesters from John Swinney’s Edinburgh Fringe show

Police have been called in to remove pro-Palestinian protesters from an event with First Minister John Swinney at the Edinburgh Fringe ...

Evening Standard

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Fringe event featuring John Swinney

Mr Swinney was speaking to comedian Susan Morrison when the event was disrupted five times by six different groups of protesters.

The National (Scotland)

Revealed: The full text of SNP's independence strategy

THE National has obtained the full text of the SNP's conference motion on an independence strategy for 2026 ...

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SNP members to challenge John Swinney’s independence strategy at conference

MORE than 40 SNP branches have backed a challenge to John Swinney’s independence strategy ahead of the party’s annual conference

The National (Scotland)

'No ifs': John Swinney urges UK to immediately recognise Palestinian state

JOHN Swinney has called on the UK Government to immediately recognise that state of Palestine.

The National (Scotland)

More Scots need to benefit from Scotland's screen industry, John Swinney says

JOHN Swinney has said more needs to be done to increase the number of Scots benefitting from Scotland's screen industry ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour's governing fiasco shows Scots the urgency of independence, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said it is up to Scots to realise the urgency that is needed for Scotland to become independent, as he said they just need to look…

Evening Standard

It is not my job to dictate what you can create, says Swinney on eve of festival

The First Minister addressed an audience at the headquarters of the Edinburgh International Festival on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government challenged to explain 'critical friendship' with Israel

THE Scottish Government has been challenged to explain its relationship with Israel after it called the country a “critical friend” despite…

The National (Scotland)

New generation 'must have their say' on Scotland’s future, SNP say

A NEW generation of Scots “must have their say” on Scotland's future, the SNP have said ahead of next year's Holyrood election ...

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