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Swinney seeks to speed up action to scrap two-child cap in Scotland

The First Minister said if the system can be in place sooner, ‘the first payments will be made in this coming year’.

Evening Standard

Scotland can join small European nations with world's lowest child poverty, FM says

JOHN Swinney has said that Scotland could join the ranks of small European nations with the lowest child poverty rates in the world – as long as…

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice delivers verdict on SNP and Scottish Labour after new Holyrood poll

PROFESSOR John Curtice and other experts have delivered their verdict on a new poll predicting the SNP will win the 2026 Holyrood elections – but…

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Humza Yousaf talks indy, Gaza and Donald Trump buying Scotland in exclusive interview

Former first minister Humza Yousaf speaks out about Elon Musk, Scottish independence, Gaza, and whether Donald Trump would buy Scotland

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John Swinney to set out vision for eradicating child poverty in Scotland

John Swinney has said he is “under no illusions” about the time it will take ministers to achieve his goal of ending child poverty – with…

The National (Scotland)

Aberdeen business leaders in oil and gas demand to John Swinney

BUSINESS leaders in north-east Scotland are urging the Scottish Government to stop its presumption against new oil and gas developments in the North…

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Governments urged to give ‘full-throated support’ to North Sea oil and gas

Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce said it wants the Scottish Government to end the presumption against new developments in the North Sea.

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John Swinney vows to appeal to Trump's love of Scotland to avoid damaging tariffs

JOHN Swinney has said he will appeal to Donald Trump’s love of Scotland if it means it will protect the country from damaging tariffs on exports…

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UK’s first safer drugs consumption room opening in Glasgow

The facility will allow users to take illegal substances under medical supervision.

Evening Standard

'Unfair and distressing’: Alex Salmond's widow issues statement amid attacks on him

The widow of Alex Salmond says comments from those “determined to damage” her late husband’s reputation are unfair and distressing, urging…

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Alex Salmond’s widow says attacks on him are ‘unfair and distressing’

Her intervention comes following an interview in which Nicola Sturgeon discussed Mr Salmond’s behaviour.

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John Swinney rejects Nicola Sturgeon's 'independence off the radar' claim

JOHN Swinney has rejected claims from Nicola Sturgeon that independence is “off the radar now”.

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'It's a foolish point': John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's Budget negotiating tactic

JOHN Swinney has called Anas Sarwar's negotiation tactics during Scottish Budget discussions "foolish" and revealed Alex Cole-Hamilton is…

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John Swinney vows to remain as First Minister until 2031 if SNP wins Holyrood

JOHN Swinney has vowed to remain as First Minister of Scotland until 2031 — if SNP win the Holyrood election next year.

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First Minister to announce £3m scheme to combat child poverty

JOHN Swinney will urge Scottish people to “think big and act bold” when he announces proposed measures to tackle child poverty on Wednesday.

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First Minister joins calls for disgraced Stuart Hogg to be stripped of MBE

JOHN Swinney has voiced support over calls to have a former Scotland Rugby captain’s royal honours stripped.

Evening Standard

Hogg abuse ‘incredibly disappointing’, says Swinney

The 32-year-old was sentenced to a community payback order with 12 months of supervision after admitting a charge of domestic abuse.

Evening Standard

Swinney: Consumption room should help reduce ‘entirely unacceptable’ drug deaths

The First Minister has visited the UK’s first facility where drug users can inject in a clean and safe environment.

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John Swinney floats 'Northern Ireland-style trigger' for Scottish independence vote

THE First Minister has called for a Northern Irish-style trigger for a border poll to be used for a Scottish independence vote ...

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John Swinney hails 'step forward' as UK's first drugs consumption space to open

THE opening of the UK’s first safer drugs consumption room will be a “significant step forward” in efforts to tackle Scotland’s drug…

Evening Standard

Drug consumption room ‘significant step forward’ in tackling deaths – Swinney

The Scottish First Minister visited the Thistle Centre in Glasgow, which will open on Monday.

Evening Standard

First Minister to visit UK’s first drug consumption room

John Swinney says the facility marks a ‘crucial’ step in reducing drug-related harm in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Family of murdered banker meet First Minister two decades after shooting

Veronica Wilson spoke to John Swinney about the unsolved killing of her husband Alistair at their home in Nairn in 2004.

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Swinney condemns illegal release of lynx in Highlands after animals captured

The Scottish First Minister said he is ’emormously grateful’ to everyone involved in safely trapping the two cats.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney tears into Tory 'nonsense' and 'populism' in fiery FMQs clashes

JOHN Swinney accused the Scottish Tories of representing the “shadowy face of populism” – as well as demanding the “nonsense” of both tax…

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