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'Political ploy': Fury as union members target John Swinney office over pay

UNION members who protested outside the office of First Minister John Swinney have been accused of a “political ploy” as they escalated their…

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Commonwealth Games must go on beyond pared back 2026 event – Starmer

The Prime Minister said the slimmed down Glasgow Games will still greatly boost the economy.

Evening Standard

Families of men who died in custody to host vigil at Bute House

THE families of two men who died in custody in Scotland have been told by First Minister John Swinney’s office that his residence door will not be…

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John Swinney ‘deeply disappointed’ as striking union members protest outside office

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he is “deeply disappointed” with strike action targeting his constituency after union members took their…

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Swinney ‘deeply disappointed’ as striking union members protest outside office

Unison’s non-teaching school staff are staging a two-week walkout in the First Minister’s constituency.

Evening Standard

Striking council staff to stage protest outside John Swinney’s office

TRADE union members protesting over council workers’ pay are to take their fight to John Swinney’s office in a bid to encourage the First…

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Striking council staff stage pay protest outside Swinney’s office

Unison members in the Perth and Kinross area are taking part in a two-week walkout which has closed a number of schools.

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Ministers heading to Ayr for next travelling Cabinet meeting

MINISTERS will head to South Ayrshire for the next travelling Cabinet meeting ...

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JK Rowling And Elon Musk Mock Scottish Government’s List Of 24 Genders, Including “Pangender”

JK Rowling, known for her controversial views on gender, took to social media with a sarcastic jab at the Scottish Government’s list of 24 gender identities. The post JK Rowling And Elon Musk Mock Scottish Government’s List Of 24 Genders, Including “Pangender” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Scotland must face up to Commonwealth Games' history, says John Swinney

THE history of the Commonwealth Games is a “significant issue” to “wrestle” with ahead of Scotland hosting the revamped event in 2026, John…

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Glasgow Commonwealth Games should be 'Chris Hoy Games', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he would like to see the Commonwealth Games be known as the Chris Hoy Games in honour of the six-time Olympic gold medallist…

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Games programme could be scaled back further if costs spiral, hints Swinney

Glasgow will host a smaller version of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

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Scottish Government offered to pay to repatriate Alex Salmond's body, Alba confirm

THE Scottish Government offered to pay for Alex Salmond's repatriation but a private plane was quicker, it has been confirmed by Alba ...

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Council pay talks ‘closed’, says Swinney as school strikes hit his constituency

Unison has targeted action in Perth and Kinross, closing primary schools and nurseries this week.

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There will be no call on public purse to fund Glasgow Games – Swinney

The city will host a slimmed down Commonwealth Games in 2026.

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Several schools in John Swinney’s constituency reopen as strike continues

SOME schools in John Swinney's constituency have reopened as members working in non-teaching roles continue strike action.

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World Squash hits out at Commonwealth Games over exclusion from Glasgow 2026

Glasgow was confirmed as host of the 2026 Games as diving and triathlon were among the sports culled for the slimmed-down event

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Sports revealed for scaled-down Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ten sports are included in the programme.

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Glasgow confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

More than 500,000 tickets will be made available to spectators ahead of the Games.

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Swinney refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds in Scottish budget

The First Minister said he would not comment on what would be in the upcoming budget but added that investment in public services was vital.

Evening Standard

No more money available for local government pay, says Robison

Schools in the constituency of Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, are closed due to strike action.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney still 'wrestling' with final view on assisted dying

JOHN Swinney has said he is still “wrestling” with whether he believes in assisted dying.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney pushes for detailed analysis on cost of Brexit to UK

JOHN Swinney has pushed for the UK Government to publish detailed analysis on the cost of Brexit after it emerged nearly £24 billion has already…

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Strike action closes schools in John Swinney's constituency

SCHOOLS in the constituency of First Minister John Swinney will be closed this week due to ongoing strike action.

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Change 'fiscal rules' so UK can catch up internationally, John Swinney urges Labour

THE Labour Government should change its fiscal rules to allow borrowing for public sector investment, First Minister John Swinney will say in a…

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