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Scottish Tories demand SNP abandon independence over anti-far-right summit call

THE Scottish Tories have demanded the SNP drop their commitment to independence as a condition for attending John Swinney’s summit to tackle the…

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Holyrood by-election date confirmed after death of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

THE date has been set for a Holyrood by-election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of SNP minister Christina McKelvie ...

The National (Scotland)

By-election for McKelvie’s Hamilton MSP seat to be held on June 5

Presiding officer Alison Johnstone announced the June date for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse vote on Tuesday.

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SNP announce Holyrood by-election candidate after death of Christina McKelvie

The SNP have announced their candidate for the upcoming Holyrood by-election being held after the death of Christina McKelvie MSP ...

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Huge double-digit lead for Yes in new Scottish independence polling

SCOTLAND would vote for independence by a significant majority were a second referendum held tomorrow, an exclusive new poll for The National has…

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John Swinney declines to back zonal pricing as energy giants enter public row

First Minister John Swinney has declined to take a position on zonal pricing, a debate which could shape the future of the energy system in the UK…

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Scotland must not be an afterthought in protecting industry, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke at a press conference on Monday.

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US tariffs risk recession and Scotland must be ready to deal with it – Swinney

Despite the potential upheaval ahead, the First Minister said ‘the time is right’ for Scottish independence.

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Labour would nationalise Grangemouth if it was in England, John Swinney suggests

JOHN Swinney has called for Scotland’s only oil refinery to be nationalised by the UK Government – suggesting the Labour administration would…

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Swinney pledges earlier legislative programme to help tackle tariff ‘challenges’

The First Minister also said Scots should be ‘prepared rather than scared’ about the economic challenges ahead.

Evening Standard

John Swinney calls Scottish media to Bute House for press conference

FIRST Minister John Swinney will host a press conference at Bute House today

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Scottish ministers to get pay rise of thousands as freeze 'partially' lifted

SCOTTISH ministers are set to get a pay rise of thousands of pounds after a 16-year freeze is to be partially lifted

The National (Scotland)

Scotland must be resilient in the face of global shocks, says Swinney

The First Minister has suggested the UK Government should drop the recently announced increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.

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'Truly remarkable person': Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered in Glasgow for the funeral of Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie where she was described as a…

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Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

Brightly dressed mourners paid tribute to the late MSP who was described as a ‘fearless’ and ‘relentless’ fighter for kindness and equality.

The Independent UK

John Swinney says his summit to counter populism ‘above party politics’

The Scottish First Minister will chair a summit later this month as part of efforts to counter what he sees as the rising threat of populism.

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Swinney demands ‘big and bold response’ from UK Government to Trump’s tariffs

The Scottish First Minister called on the UK Government to change its fiscal rules and reverse the recent rise in employer national insurance charges.

The Independent UK

Swinney to ‘strengthen’ Scotland-US links despite impact of tariffs

The Scottish First Minister stressed the relationship between Scotland and the United States has been ‘forged over many years’.

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These are the businesses conducting the most lobbying in Holyrood

Fossil fuel giants, influential PR firms and the short-term lets industry are among the top lobbyists of the Scottish Government since John Swinney…

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U-turn as SNP Government opens door to genetically edited food in Scotland

THE SNP Government has U-turned on its long-standing opposition to genetically edited (GE) foods, opening the door to their potential sale and…

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John Swinney pictured with Alan Cumming ahead of Tartan Day parade

John Swinney has been pictured with Scottish actor Alan Cumming ahead of the annual Tartan Day parade in New York ...

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John Swinney determined to 'bring people together' amid tariffs in Tartan Week visit

Business ties between Scotland and the US will endure if “we bring people together”, First Minister John Swinney has said ...

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John Swinney to march in Tartan Day parade alongside Alan Cumming

SCOTLAND'S First Minister will march in New York’s annual Tartan Day parade on Saturday ...

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Two 13-year-olds charged after Scottish primary hit by 'sectarian arson attacks'

TWO 13-year-olds have been charged in connection with vandalism after a primary school was targeted in a series of “sectarian attacks” ...

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Alex Cole-Hamilton 'concerned' about excluding Reform from summit tackling far-right

ALEX Cole-Hamilton has said he has "concerns" about plans to lock Reform out of a cross-party summit to counter the far-right.

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