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John Swinney hits back at 'unworthy' shoplifting attack line from Anas Sarwar at FMQs

JOHN Swinney has lashed out at Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar branding him "unworthy" at First Minister's Questions as he was quizzed…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025

Westminster accused of putting 'soundbites before Scotch' in whisky tax row

THE UK Government has been accused of putting “soundbites before Scotch” in a row over the Treasury’s whisky tax.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025

Jamie Dimon gives pessimistic outlook on US economy and says full impact of Trump tariffs hasn’t happened yet

Economy ‘weakening’ though recession isn’t certain, JPMorgan’s Dimon says

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Swinney says there is a ‘real chance’ for a better deal on tariffs for Scotch

The Scottish First Minister spoke after discussing the issue with US President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Trump meets Scottish First Minister to talk whisky prices

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The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

SNP rebels set out 9-point plan after 'half-hearted' leadership plan for independence

SNP rebels have set out a nine-point plan to secure independence in response to a lack of “urgency” from the party leadership, The National can…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2025

Scottish First Minister makes whiskey tariff demand during Trump meeting

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The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

John Swinney speaks after meeting Donald Trump to discuss whisky tariffs

 JOHN Swinney and Donald Trump had a “constructive discussion” about removing tariffs from Scotch whisky, the First Minister has said. 

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2025

First Minister has met President Trump to discuss whisky tariffs

First Minister John Swinney has met President Trump at the White House to discuss whisky tariffs after a trip to Washington DC for trade talks.

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025

Trump meets Scottish First Minister John Swinney to discuss whisky

Swinney met Trump at the White House to discuss whisky tariffs during a trip to the U.S. for trade talks

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025