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Swinney urged to ditch SNP’s ‘gender ideology’ as Tories warn it is causing harm

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay made the plea amid an employment tribunal brought by nurse Sandie Peggie.

The Independent UK

'Parade for Reform': John Swinney slams Russell Findlay's single-sex spaces rhetoric

First Minister John Swinney has taken aim at Russell Findlay for the Scottish Tory leader's single-sex spaces rhetoric, branding it a "parade…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urged to push for White House apology after buffer zone lies

John Swinney has been urged to push for an “urgent apology” from the White House over false claims made by JD Vance around abortion buffer zones.

The National (Scotland)

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'A disgrace!': John Swinney calls out Jackie Baillie heckling

JOHN Swinney called out the deputy Scottish Labour leader for heckling him at FMQs when speaking on the importance of tackling disinformation ...

The National (Scotland)

US anti-abortion group planning series of protests outside Scottish hospital

A law passed last year by the Scottish Parliament outlawed activists from protesting within 200 metres of abortion clinics.

Evening Standard

John Swinney vows Scotland stands with Ukraine amid escalating tensions

FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded after US president Donald Trump said he considers Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator.

The National (Scotland)

Woman, 74, arrested for alleged breach of exclusion zone around Glasgow abortion clinic

Anti-abortion protesters gathered at clinic days after JD Vance made inaccurate claims about Scotland’s rules

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John Swinney sets out just transition vision amid right-wing climate 'pushback'

JOHN Swinney has warned of increasing climate "pushback" from Reform UK and other right-wing figures which "fly in the face of the…

The National (Scotland)

I do not regret supporting the GRR Bill, says John Swinney as Scottish Labour U-turn

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: JD Vance was wrong about Scotland's abortion buffer zones

FIRST Minister John Swinney has spoken out after US vice president JD Vance claimed the Scottish Government had made it illegal for people to pray…

The National (Scotland)

'Beyond belief': SNP slam Ian Murray Grangemouth claim

The SNP have slammed comments made by Ian Murray over fresh funding for the Grangemouth oil refinery as "beyond belief".

The National (Scotland)

Swinney urged to reconsider stance on lynx reintroduction amid poll support

The First Minister told farmers earlier this month his government would not reintroduce lynx.

Evening Standard

John Swinney challenges UK Government as he pledges £25 million for Grangemouth

John Swinney has pledged a further £25 million to secure a “just transition” for Grangemouth, calling on the UK Government to match the…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney pledges extra £25m for Grangemouth and calls for matched funding

The First Minister said the Labour Government must ‘do what it said it would do before the election’.

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Ian Murray demands SNP 'clear up mess' of single-sex spaces amid tribunal

IAN Murray has demanded the Scottish Government to update their policies on single-sex spaces, claiming the SNP had to “clear up the sheer mess…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney fails to back Fergus Ewing to stand for SNP in 2026 elections

FIRST Minister John Swinney has declined to back his former Cabinet colleague Fergus Ewing amid questions about whether he can stand for the SNP in…

The National (Scotland)

UK peacekeeping force for Ukraine must be voted on, says John Swinney

FIRST Minister John Swinney has called for a vote on any decisions to put UK peacekeeping forces into Ukraine if there is a deal to end the war…

The National (Scotland)

Reintroducing wolves in Scotland could help native woodlands, experts say

REINTRODUCING wolves in the Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tonnes of CO2 per…

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The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to visit set of Channel 4 drama filmed in Scotland

The First Minister will visit the set of a new Channel 4 drama amid a pledge of £2 million for the screen sector in an upcoming budget.

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice delivers verdict after disastrous Holyrood poll for Scottish Labour

Polling expert John Curtice has delivered his verdict on a new poll which has predicted Scottish Labour are set for their worst election result…

The National (Scotland)

SNP holds activist day of action in key battleground seats

SNP activists will engage in a day of action on Saturday centred around the NHS as the First Minister promised improvements.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney meets EU ambassador after Labour pledge 'no rewind' on Brexit

FIRST Minister John Swinney has discussed strengthening Scotland and the UK’s ties with the European Union in a meeting with the bloc’s…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to attend King Charles's 'dine and sleep' event for politicians

JOHN Swinney will join the Prime Minister and King Charles in an event at Windsor ...

The National (Scotland)

'It's nonsense': Kirsty Blackman defends Stephen Flynn amid 'boys' brigade' claim

THE SNP's only female MP has defended the party's Westminster leader after he was accused of running a “boys’ brigade” in Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn 'running boys' brigade in Westminster' after all-women 'hit list' claim

STEPHEN Flynn has been accused of running a “boys’ brigade” in Westminster – after reportedly drawing up an all-woman "hit list"…

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