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John Swinney considering 'strong arguments' for social media ban for under-16s

JOHN Swinney is considering a ban on social media for under 16s ...

The National (Scotland)

No discussion with Trump on his ‘policy agenda’ during call, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke to the US president-elect on the phone on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump showed 'enthusiasm' for Scotland visit on phone call, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said that Donald Trump indicated a “willingness and enthusiasm” to come to Scotland during the pair’s phone call on Tuesday…

The National (Scotland)

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We should think about NCS outside of ‘institutional architecture’, says Swinney

The Scottish Government paused plans for the National Care Service last month.

The Independent UK

John Swinney to auction Christmas card picture to help children’s charity

The First Minister has chosen a picture by PA Media photographer Jane Barlow for his official card, which will raise money for Children First.

Evening Standard

John Swinney holds 'introductory call' with Donald Trump

The First Minister has held an “introductory call” with incoming US president Donald Trump.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister opens new £68 million surgical centre in Clydebank

First Minister John Swinney has opened a new £68 million surgical centre in Clydebank.

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Next Holyrood election about 'hope' and SNP will be ready, says John Swinney

The 2026 Holyrood election will be about hope, John Swinney has said, as he pledged that the SNP will be ready to fight it.

The National (Scotland)

Next Holyrood election about hope and SNP will be ready, says Swinney

The SNP will have been in power for 19 years when it goes before the electorate again in 2026.

The Independent UK

Allegations against Edinburgh City Council leader ‘very serious’, says John Swinney

ALLEGATIONS against Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day are “very serious”, John Swinney has said as calls for his resignation grow.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s First Minister stresses the need for ‘stable solution’ in Syria

John Swinney said the demise of the Assad regime is welcome as its ‘brutality’ was ‘without doubt’.

The Independent UK

John Swinney addresses shouts of 'traitor' at Alex Salmond's memorial

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has responded to shouts of "traitor" from the crowd outside the memorial of Alex Salmond last month.

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice: Labour's election win has 'made it harder' for Anas Sarwar to become FM

JOHN Curtice has said that Labour’s General Election victory in July has made it more difficult for Anas Sarwar to become First Minister...

The National (Scotland)

Labour will be held accountable if they vote against Budget, says John Swinney

VOTING against the Scottish Government’s Budget will be an “albatross” around Labour’s neck, the First Minister has said, as he pledged to…

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Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

The SNP remain short of a majority and will have to seek support from other parties to pass the Budget.

The Independent UK

First Minister finds balance in son’s hockey ahead of budget

John Swinney was thrust unexpectedly into the top job earlier this year.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney on track to lead pro-independence majority in Holyrood in new poll

JOHN Swinney is on course to lead the SNP to a pro-independence majority in Holyrood following the announcement of next year's Budget, according to…

The National (Scotland)

SNP leadership 'drifting too far from policy set by members', insiders say

SNP Government leaders are drifting “too far” from the party policy decided by their members, figures within the SNP have warned.

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'Incomparably better': John Swinney hails relations with Labour in government

Working with the Conservatives when they were in government “could not have been more awful” but relationships with Westminster are…

Evening Standard

Devolved leaders hail improved relationships with UK Government under Labour

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said working with the previous Tory administration ‘could not have been more awful’.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney appoints three new ministerial code advisers

JOHN Swinney has appointed three new independent advisers to the Scottish Ministerial Code, with two stepping down after a decade in their roles ...

Evening Standard

Swinney raises union’s plan to save Grangemouth with Starmer

Owner Petroineos currently intends to close the oil refinery in 2025.

Evening Standard

Starmer to work ‘constructively’ on scrapping two-child benefit cap in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney said the Prime Minister had agreed to work with the Scottish Government as it seeks to end the policy in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Labour claim SNP haven't 'set aside' money for scrapping two-child cap

LABOUR have claimed the Scottish Government has not “set aside” money to fund scrapping the two-child benefit cap.

The National (Scotland)

'Follow our lead': Stephen Flynn challenges Keir Starmer on visit to Scotland

STEPHEN Flynn has challenged the Prime Minister to "follow the policy path laid out by John Swinney" as he attends the British-Irish…

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