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Budget must ‘immediately and significantly’ increase cash for Scotland – Swinney

The First Minister was speaking ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s statement outlining her tax and spending plans.

Evening Standard

John Swinney gives statement amid row over Nicola Sturgeon probe legal advice

FIRST Minister John Swinney has given a statement to Holyrood after the Scottish Government published legal advice relating to the independent…

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John Swinney issues statement as Israel bans UNRWA

JOHN Swinney has issued a statement after Israel passed laws banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from working in Israel and…

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A history of the SNP's pledge to reform council tax

THE SNP first pledged to reform council tax before they even came into government in 2007. So, what happened since then?

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John Swinney calls for end to 'unfair' strikes targeting schools in his constituency

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has called for an end to strike action targeting his constituency ...

The National (Scotland)

Swinney calls for end to strikes targeting schools in his constituency

Primary schools and nurseries have faced disruption since last week.

Evening Standard

Strikes targeting John Swinney's constituency face key hurdles

IT remains to be seen how effective a union’s target of the First Minister’s constituency will be in achieving their aims, according to experts…

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney: Immediate ceasefire in Gaza ‘at the heart’ of peace in Middle East

THE First Minister has repeated calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, saying it is “at the heart” of reaching wider peace in the Middle East…

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John Swinney calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The First Minister also wants to see the unconditional release of all hostages.

Evening Standard

Patrick Harvie: 'We've brought down an SNP Budget before, we'll do it again'

THE Scottish Greens have “brought down an SNP budget” before and will do so again if needs be, the party’s co-leader has said ...

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SNP 'must show they can be trusted' for Greens to back Budget, Patrick Harvie says

THE SNP must show they can be trusted if they want the Greens to support their Scottish Budget, Patrick Harvie has said ...

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'Political ploy': Fury as union members target John Swinney office over pay

UNION members who protested outside the office of First Minister John Swinney have been accused of a “political ploy” as they escalated their…

The National (Scotland)

Commonwealth Games must go on beyond pared back 2026 event – Starmer

The Prime Minister said the slimmed down Glasgow Games will still greatly boost the economy.

Evening Standard

Families of men who died in custody to host vigil at Bute House

THE families of two men who died in custody in Scotland have been told by First Minister John Swinney’s office that his residence door will not be…

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John Swinney ‘deeply disappointed’ as striking union members protest outside office

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he is “deeply disappointed” with strike action targeting his constituency after union members took their…

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘deeply disappointed’ as striking union members protest outside office

Unison’s non-teaching school staff are staging a two-week walkout in the First Minister’s constituency.

The National (Scotland)

Striking council staff to stage protest outside John Swinney’s office

TRADE union members protesting over council workers’ pay are to take their fight to John Swinney’s office in a bid to encourage the First…

Evening Standard

Striking council staff stage pay protest outside Swinney’s office

Unison members in the Perth and Kinross area are taking part in a two-week walkout which has closed a number of schools.

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Ministers heading to Ayr for next travelling Cabinet meeting

MINISTERS will head to South Ayrshire for the next travelling Cabinet meeting ...

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JK Rowling And Elon Musk Mock Scottish Government’s List Of 24 Genders, Including “Pangender”

JK Rowling, known for her controversial views on gender, took to social media with a sarcastic jab at the Scottish Government’s list of 24 gender identities. The post JK Rowling And Elon Musk Mock Scottish Government’s List Of 24 Genders, Including “Pangender” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Scotland must face up to Commonwealth Games' history, says John Swinney

THE history of the Commonwealth Games is a “significant issue” to “wrestle” with ahead of Scotland hosting the revamped event in 2026, John…

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Glasgow Commonwealth Games should be 'Chris Hoy Games', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he would like to see the Commonwealth Games be known as the Chris Hoy Games in honour of the six-time Olympic gold medallist…

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Games programme could be scaled back further if costs spiral, hints Swinney

Glasgow will host a smaller version of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government offered to pay to repatriate Alex Salmond's body, Alba confirm

THE Scottish Government offered to pay for Alex Salmond's repatriation but a private plane was quicker, it has been confirmed by Alba ...

Evening Standard

Council pay talks ‘closed’, says Swinney as school strikes hit his constituency

Unison has targeted action in Perth and Kinross, closing primary schools and nurseries this week.

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