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Internal polling convinced me to quit as first minister, Humza Yousaf says

Mr Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland’s leader in April 2024.

Evening Standard

John Swinney ‘deeply sorry’ for those affected by hospital dirty water scandal

More than 80 children developed infections because of dirty water at the hospital between 2017 and 2021.

Evening Standard

Scotland ‘should not be participating’ in US-Iran conflict, says peer

Lord Jeremy Purvis was speaking after John Swinney said he would consider blocking US forces from using Prestwick Airport.

Evening Standard

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John Swinney hails growth in Scotland’s ‘entrepreneurial ecosystem’

The First Minister spoke out as Techscaler’s annual report showed the programme has helped tech founders increase investment.

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John Swinney ‘concerned’ about Scots trapped in Middle East as conflict rages

The First Minister said the Scottish Government is working with UK ministers to bring people home ‘as quickly as it is safe to do so’.

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Labour sees four-point bounce in latest poll while SNP on track for election win

The Ipsos Scotland poll spoke to 1,096 people between February 19 and 25.

Evening Standard

Reeves reaffirms commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses

The Chancellor met figures from BP, TotalEnergies and Serica in Downing Street.

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Scrapping windfall tax on oil and gas is ‘utterly essential’, Swinney insists

The Scottish First Minister spoke out ahead of a meeting between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and North Sea leaders.

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UK service personnel facing ‘acute security threats’ in Middle East – Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister said he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the situation.

Evening Standard

Iran attack ‘against international system’, says John Swinney

The US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, killing its supreme leader.

Evening Standard

‘Not right’ for First Minister to receive early updates on criminal probes

Reports this weekend suggested First Minister John Swinney was informed Nicola Sturgeon had been cleared before she had.

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Labour can win Holyrood vote and ensure ‘new direction’ for Scotland – Sarwar

But recent polls put the party in third place behind the SNP and Reform ahead of the May 7 election.

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Care for others was at heart of Jeane Freeman’s life, thanksgiving service told

The former health secretary died earlier in February.

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John Swinney calls for work ‘at pace’ to find diplomatic solution in Iran

It is understood that the UK was not involved in the US-Israeli strikes.

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May election could be Labour’s ‘only chance’ to oust SNP – Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking as he addressed his party’s conference in Paisley.

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Sarwar gambles on break with Starmer as Labour support slumps

Scottish Labour leader hopes distancing himself from PM will shift focus to SNP’s record, but voters remain unconvinced

Evening Standard

Lord Advocate faces accusations of ‘misleading’ Holyrood with Murrell memos

Dorothy Bain KC answered questions from MSPs about a memo sent in March 2025 to John Swinney regarding an embezzlement charge facing Peter Murrell.

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‘Entirely appropriate’ for Lord Advocate to brief First Minister, Swinney says

John Swinney said there is a ‘long standing tradition’ of lord advocates providing information to the head of the government on ‘sensitive’ cases.

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Sturgeon inquiry documents ‘speak for themselves’ – Swinney

The files show the former first minister accused Alex Salmond of ‘a bit of a revenge mission’.

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Thousands of pages of documents from Nicola Sturgeon inquiry published

The papers relate to an investigation into whether the former first minister breached the ministerial code.

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Lord Advocate gave Swinney details of Murrell charge in March 2025, papers show

It has sparked calls from the opposition at Holyrood for Dorothy Bain KC to appear before MSPs to answer questions.

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Scottish Labour calls for Lord Advocate ministerial code investigation

Dame Jackie Baillie has written to the Scottish Government’s Independent Advisers on the Ministerial Code.

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Douglas Ross: I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea

The Scottish Tory leader discussed his political career and claimed there is ‘rage’ under John Swinney’s ‘bank manager image’.

The Independent UK

Scottish Tories ‘just getting going’ claims Findlay as he pitches cash scheme

The initiative would see Scottish Government underspends handed back to taxpayers.

The Independent UK

Scottish independence ‘within reach’ as Westminster ‘unravelling’ amid scandals, Swinney says

A survey by More in Common this week projected that the SNP would win 64 seats after May

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