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First Minister to address Holyrood on Gaza

Scottish ministers discussed potential action at the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

John Swinney to spell out plans for 'Scotland to support people of Gaza'

JOHN Swinney will outline actions the Scottish Government will take to “support the people of Gaza” ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2025

Fact check: Did John Swinney stay at Trump’s hotel during his trip to Scotland?

CLAIM: First Minister John Swinney stayed at Trump International in Aberdeenshire, when he met with the US president, with the Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2025

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John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by Holyrood hidden camera allegations

The First Minister spoke out on the issue as MSPs prepare to return to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday after the summer recess.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Protests outside asylum hotels ‘completely unacceptable’: Swinney

Demonstrations have taken place in recent weeks.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Peak rail fares axe will be sustainable, says John Swinney

John Swinney has said the £40 million cost of scrapping peak rail fares in Scotland will be financially sustainable, with the policy encouraging…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2025

Cost of scrapping peak rail fares will be sustainable, says Swinney

The First Minister said the policy would encourage people to use trains rather than cars.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

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Peak rail fares scrapped in Scotland in ‘historic moment’

It comes after a near year-long pilot which the Government refused initially to extend.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Alister Jack claims gender reform block led to Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

ALISTER Jack has claimed that his decision to use a Section 35 order to block Holyrood’s gender reforms from becoming law led to Nicola…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025

John Swinney pledges 'relentless focus' on delivering Scots priorities

FIRST Minister John Swinney has pledged to be “resolutely focused” on delivering for Scots as the Holyrood recess comes to an end ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025

SNP independence rebel weighs bid for party president

A VETERAN SNP activist is mulling a run for SNP president, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2025

John Swinney slams Elon Musk amid Dundee incident misinformation row

THE First Minister has accused Elon Musk of spreading “misinformation” following an incident in Dundee where a girl was charged for alleged…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025

Elon Musk spreading ‘misinformation’ on Dundee girl weapon incident – Swinney

The First Minister condemned the ‘deliberate disinformation’ being spread online after a video appeared to show a girl brandishing weapons.

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

Labour sinks to lowest poll rating since election as party trails behind Reform UK with voters

Just 20% of voters said they would back Sir Keir Starmer’s party at a general election - the party’s lowest approval rating in six years

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025

John Swinney says new Reform MSP should quit Holyrood

The Reform MSP who defected from the Tories this week should stand down, First Minister John Swinney has said ...

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

MSP should stand down after defection to Reform, says Swinney

Graham Simpson announced he was leaving the Scottish Conservatives to join Nigel Farage’s party on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025

Energy price cap increase ‘indefensible’, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister said bills will now be ‘£187 higher than when Labour came to power’.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly taps into SNP discontent over party’s future

Her critics have reacted with fury but some in party feel nostalgia and ‘sense of loss for independence movement’

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025

With SNP rebel motion axed, what's next for independence options?

JOHN Swinney faces the prospect of a significant grassroots rebellion as he prepares for SNP conference in less than two months’ time.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2025

SNP rebels set 'independence day' date in amended plans

A GROUP of SNP rebels have amended their independence plan and set a date for Scottish independence after their initial proposal was dropped from…

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Swinney urges Starmer to recall Parliament over ‘genocide’ in Gaza

The Scottish First Minister said a ground invasion of Gaza City by Israel’s forces will ‘intensify the suffering’.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2025

John Swinney urges Keir Starmer to recall UK Parliament over Israel's assault on Gaza

JOHN Swinney has urged the Prime Minister to recall the UK Parliament immediately in the wake of Israel’s “outrageous and unacceptable”…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2025

‘Let’s pick a fight’: Ross Greer pitches alternative Scottish independence strategy

ROSS GREER has pitched an alternative Scottish independence strategy to rival John Swinney’s ....

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025

Shetland to play ‘significant role’ in driving economic growth, says John Swinney

John Swinney has said Shetland will play a “significant role” in efforts to drive economic growth ahead of his visit to the islands ...

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Shetland will play ‘significant role’ in driving economic growth – Swinney

The First Minister travels to the islands on Wednesday.

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