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Independence ‘within reach’, says Swinney following poll

A More in Common poll put the SNP well ahead of the other parties this week.

The Independent UK

Tories would end dual role of Lord Advocate, says Badenoch amid Murrell memo row

The Conservative leader made the vow while addressing the Scottish Tory conference in Edinburgh on Friday.

Evening Standard

Swinney accused of ‘faux outrage’ over Lord Advocate criticism ‘to distract’

Dorothy Bain KC has come under fire this week for telling the First Minister of the charges against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.

Evening Standard

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Swinney vows ‘absolute confidence’ in Lord Advocate amid row over Murrell memo

Dorothy Bain KC has been accused of giving the SNP leader political advantage with a minute about the case against Peter Murrell.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on Scotland’s housing crisis: supply has failed to keep pace with need

Legal entitlements mean little when affordable homes are scarce and more are not being built fast enough. Vienna offers a better model

The Guardian - UK

Lord Advocate denies giving First Minister ‘political advantage’ in Murrell case

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC faced questions over why details of the charge were given to First Minister John Swinney last month.

Evening Standard

Swinney vows to respect court ‘independence’ amid Murrell charge questions

The First Minister declined to comment on why he was given sight of the indictment weeks before it was made public.

Evening Standard

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John Swinney briefed on Peter Murrell charges before they became public

The Conservatives say the First Minister received a ‘private warning’ about the charges against the former SNP chief executive

The Independent UK

Calls for answers about Lord Advocate’s email to FM on Peter Murrell charge

The Conservatives say the First Minister received a ‘private warning’ about the charges against the former SNP chief executive.

Evening Standard

‘Idiotic’ for John Swinney to attack other groups as ‘dodgy’, Anas Sarwar says

The Scottish Labour leader told the SNP the party had ‘huge questions to answer themselves’ as they attacked a Labour think tank.

Evening Standard

Tuesday briefing: The factors that will shape the future of Scotland

In today’s newsletter: As Scottish voters prepare to go to the polls, how can Labour, Reform and the Conservatives capitalise on weakening trust in the SNP?

The Guardian - UK

First Minister questioned over engagement with China, but not US president

UUP leader Jon Burrow was speaking after Michelle O’Neill confirmed she will not attend the White House on St Patrick’s Day.

Evening Standard

Adverts urge boys to avoid sexist content, warning it is ‘never harmless’

The online ads encourage boys and young men to think before sharing or interacting with misogynistic content.

Evening Standard

Scottish government launches campaign urging boys not to share sexist content

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney says ministers will do "everything we can" to eradicate violence against women and girls

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Stephen Flynn says Starmer’s Labour has ‘downed tools’ amid crisis

‘The cost of chaos under the Labour Party is growing and getting worse’, says the SNP Westminster leader

The Independent UK

Swinney: Timing of Murrell embezzlement hearing is matter for the courts

The First Minister spoke after a hearing for former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was moved until after the election.

Evening Standard

I did not step back from urging Starmer to quit in call with him – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said he spoke to the Prime Minister on the phone on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Labour is united behind Sarwar’s bid to be next first minister – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary has sought to downplay divisions within the party after its Scottish leader called on the PM to quit.

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Evening Standard

Rail fare freeze announced by John Swinney ahead of first vote on Budget

Ticket prices are usually increased every April.

Evening Standard

Starmer in position of ‘complete weakness’, says Swinney

Pressure is continuing to mount on the Prime Minister despite the resignation of his chief aide Morgan McSweeney.

Evening Standard

Late health secretary was ‘wise counsellor’ during pandemic – Swinney

Jeane Freeman was health secretary from 2018 to 2021.

Evening Standard

I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan

With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.

Evening Standard

Starmer should never have even considered Mandelson for US role, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour, however, insisted the under-fire Prime Minister should stay on in his role.

Evening Standard

Reputation of UK Government ‘in tatters’ over Mandelson row, says Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister criticised how Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has dealt with the issue.

Evening Standard

King announces Scottish bank holiday to mark nation’s World Cup debut game

It comes the day after Scotland’s match against Haiti.

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