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Fact check: Did John Swinney stay at Trump’s hotel during his trip to Scotland?

CLAIM: First Minister John Swinney stayed at Trump International in Aberdeenshire, when he met with the US president, with the Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by Holyrood hidden camera allegations

The First Minister spoke out on the issue as MSPs prepare to return to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday after the summer recess.

Evening Standard

Protests outside asylum hotels ‘completely unacceptable’: Swinney

Demonstrations have taken place in recent weeks.

Evening Standard

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Peak rail fares axe will be sustainable, says John Swinney

John Swinney has said the £40 million cost of scrapping peak rail fares in Scotland will be financially sustainable, with the policy encouraging…

The National (Scotland)

Cost of scrapping peak rail fares will be sustainable, says Swinney

The First Minister said the policy would encourage people to use trains rather than cars.

Evening Standard

Peak rail fares scrapped in Scotland in ‘historic moment’

It comes after a near year-long pilot which the Government refused initially to extend.

Evening Standard

Alister Jack claims gender reform block led to Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

ALISTER Jack has claimed that his decision to use a Section 35 order to block Holyrood’s gender reforms from becoming law led to Nicola…

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney pledges 'relentless focus' on delivering Scots priorities

FIRST Minister John Swinney has pledged to be “resolutely focused” on delivering for Scots as the Holyrood recess comes to an end ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP independence rebel weighs bid for party president

A VETERAN SNP activist is mulling a run for SNP president, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney slams Elon Musk amid Dundee incident misinformation row

THE First Minister has accused Elon Musk of spreading “misinformation” following an incident in Dundee where a girl was charged for alleged…

The National (Scotland)

Elon Musk spreading ‘misinformation’ on Dundee girl weapon incident – Swinney

The First Minister condemned the ‘deliberate disinformation’ being spread online after a video appeared to show a girl brandishing weapons.

Evening Standard

Labour sinks to lowest poll rating since election as party trails behind Reform UK with voters

Just 20% of voters said they would back Sir Keir Starmer’s party at a general election - the party’s lowest approval rating in six years

Evening Standard

John Swinney says new Reform MSP should quit Holyrood

The Reform MSP who defected from the Tories this week should stand down, First Minister John Swinney has said ...

The National (Scotland)

MSP should stand down after defection to Reform, says Swinney

Graham Simpson announced he was leaving the Scottish Conservatives to join Nigel Farage’s party on Wednesday.

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Energy price cap increase ‘indefensible’, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister said bills will now be ‘£187 higher than when Labour came to power’.

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly taps into SNP discontent over party’s future

Her critics have reacted with fury but some in party feel nostalgia and ‘sense of loss for independence movement’

The National (Scotland)

With SNP rebel motion axed, what's next for independence options?

JOHN Swinney faces the prospect of a significant grassroots rebellion as he prepares for SNP conference in less than two months’ time.

The National (Scotland)

SNP rebels set 'independence day' date in amended plans

A GROUP of SNP rebels have amended their independence plan and set a date for Scottish independence after their initial proposal was dropped from…

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Swinney urges Starmer to recall Parliament over ‘genocide’ in Gaza

The Scottish First Minister said a ground invasion of Gaza City by Israel’s forces will ‘intensify the suffering’.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urges Keir Starmer to recall UK Parliament over Israel's assault on Gaza

JOHN Swinney has urged the Prime Minister to recall the UK Parliament immediately in the wake of Israel’s “outrageous and unacceptable”…

The National (Scotland)

‘Let’s pick a fight’: Ross Greer pitches alternative Scottish independence strategy

ROSS GREER has pitched an alternative Scottish independence strategy to rival John Swinney’s ....

The National (Scotland)

Shetland to play ‘significant role’ in driving economic growth, says John Swinney

John Swinney has said Shetland will play a “significant role” in efforts to drive economic growth ahead of his visit to the islands ...

The Independent UK

Shetland will play ‘significant role’ in driving economic growth – Swinney

The First Minister travels to the islands on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Swinney says SNP majority at Holyrood could make second referendum a ‘reality’

John Swinney said the 2011 election, where the SNP won a majority, leading to the 2014 independence referendum, had set a ‘precedent’.

The National (Scotland)

I have no intention of reshuffling Cabinet before election, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he has “no intention” of reshuffling his Cabinet ahead of the Holyrood election.

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