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Anas Sarwar 'pretending to be SNP by backing our policies', John Swinney says

JOHN Swinney has accused Anas Sarwar of “trying to pretend to be the SNP” after the Scottish Labour leader came out in support of a raft of the…

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John Swinney backs new Orkney renewables hub with £5 million cash boost

FIRST Minister John Swinney has announced a £5 million grant to accelerate a “landmark” green energy project in Orkney.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney pledges help for ‘challenges’ of island life ahead of Orkney visit

John Swinney says the Government will do everything it can to help people address the “challenges” of island life ahead of his first visit…

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Nigel Farage 'will go down like cold sick' with Scots in Holyrood campaign

NIGEL Farage has been told he will “go down like a bucket of cold sick” when he fronts Reform UK’s Holyrood election campaign.

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Nigel Farage to face John Swinney in Holyrood election TV debates

NIGEL Farage will front Reform UK’s Scottish Parliament election campaign in 2026, the Sunday National can reveal.

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Former top Tory spin doctor says SNP 'could actually pull off independence'

A FORMER Conservative spin doctor has said he believes that John Swinney and Kate Forbes “could actually pull off indy” ...

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John Swinney rules out reintroduction of lynx or 'any large carnivorous animal'

JOHN Swinney has said his SNP Government will not allow a legal release of lynx or other large carnivores in Scotland ...

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John Swinney 'comfortable' with SNP vetting approval of Nicola Sturgeon

SNP leader John Swinney has said he is “comfortable” with the party’s vetting procedures after reports that Nicola Sturgeon and a former…

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Swinney ‘comfortable’ with SNP vetting as Sturgeon and Beattie approved

They were both arrested in relation to the SNP’s finances, but were released without charge pending further investigation.

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John Swinney says it's 'essential' farms can be passed down through generations

JOHN Swinney has said it is “essential” that farms in Scotland can be passed down from generation to generation, as he expressed his opposition…

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Ed Miliband says he will 'consider' fast-tracking project to save Grangemouth jobs

ENERGY Secretary Ed Miliband has said he will “consider” fast-tracking a carbon capture and storage project in Scotland – adding the move…

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Miliband vows to consider support for Acorn project to help Grangemouth workers

UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband said he is ‘determined to have a future’ for the Grangemouth oil refinery.

Evening Standard

John Swinney pledges to 'stand united' with Scottish farmers amid tax fears

First Minister John Swinney will pledge to “stand united with Scotland’s farmers” in the wake of tax changes proposed by the UK Government.

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Could independence bring back our lost Scottish railway lines?

Independence is needed in order to fast-track Scotland's potential.

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Tories 'in muddle' with row over donation to Stephen Flynn’s SNP branch, FM says

THE Scottish Tories are in a "muddle" over their criticism of approval being granted for a green energy project linked to a firm which has…

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John Swinney answers SNP MSP's call to support 'unlawful' North Sea oil field

FIRST Minister John Swinney has declined to either support or oppose the development of the controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in…

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John Swinney tears into 'despicable' Scottish Tory pandering to Reform in FMQs clash

FIRST Minister John Swinney slammed Russell Findlay for his “despicable” politics pandering to Refrom UK as the Scottish Tory leader referred to…

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John Swinney rejects Scottish Labour's call to build nuclear plants in Scotland

ANAS Sarwar has called for nuclear energy projects to be built in Scotland, accusing the SNP of an “ideological block” on the technology ...

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Donald Trump's officials walk back parts of proposal to ethnically cleanse Gaza

DONALD Trump’s officials have walked back on some parts of the US President’s proposal to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza ...

Evening Standard

Swinney hails ‘tremendous opportunities’ after Spanish takeover of yards

Spanish firm Navantia confirmed at the end of January it had acquired four Harland and Wolff sites across the UK.

The Independent UK

Trump’s suggestion US could ‘own’ Gaza completely unacceptable, says Swinney

The president told a White House news conference: ‘The US will take over the Gaza Strip…’

Evening Standard

Swinney and Yousaf hit out at Trump’s claim that US could ‘take over Gaza Strip’

The Scottish First Minister and his predecessor voiced concern in the wake of the US president’s remarks.

The Independent UK

Exasperated Swinney forced to deny he plans to ban cat ownership in Scotland

Independent report says domestic cats kill 27 million birds in the UK each year

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's First Minister condemns Donald Trump's Gaza ethnic cleansing plan

SCOTLAND’S First Minister John Swinney has condemned Donald Trump's “unacceptable and dangerous” plans for ethnic cleansing in Gaza ...

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SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget at Holyrood

Scottish parliament supports minority government’s tax and spending plans after intensive negotiations

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