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The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Reform vows to cut number of MSPs and quangos in manifesto for Holyrood vote

The party outlined its candidates and policy platform at an event in Renfrewshire on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Hospital openings delayed by ‘repeated mistakes’ from QEUH, claims Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader made the comments during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey

The Defence Secretary also said the Scottish Government-owned airport is not being used for strike operations on Iran.

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Rise of Reform partly due to racism, says John Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister also said some people support Nigel Farage’s party because they are ‘fed up with the state of our society’.

Evening Standard

‘Exemplify joy of dispute and debate’, Forbes urges new MSPs in final speech

The Deputy First Minister is stepping down as an MSP at May’s election.

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The Guardian view on the fragile politics of the union: Labour’s woes have consequences beyond Westminster

Editorial: Following May’s elections, first ministers committed to independence could be in place in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast

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It took ‘too long’ for Celtic and Rangers to condemn fan disorder – Swinney

Police and stewards were attacked when supporters of both clubs stormed the pitch following the Scottish Cup quarter final tie last Sunday.

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UK faces ‘seismic moment’ as nationalists target election wins, says John Swinney

SNP leader hails prospect of success for parties in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that want to break up union

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Militaries involved in illegal wars ‘would be banned from independent Scotland’

The First Minister told the SNP conference Scotland can be a ‘voice for peace’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney promises ‘transformational’ help with childcare if SNP re-elected

The SNP leader also promised help for those seeking to buy their first home if his party wins the Scottish Parliament election in May.

Evening Standard

Swinney announces £11m support for Glasgow fire impact

The Scottish Government is working with the local council to finalise the scheme.

Evening Standard

SNP ‘within touching distance’ of winning Holyrood majority in May, Flynn says

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the claim as he addressed the party’s campaign conference in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

How to watch Ireland vs Scotland: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations today

Two title hopefuls face off in Dublin

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Why John Swinney will not be taking son to an Old Firm match

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I would not take my son to an Old Firm game, says Swinney after latest disorder

Fans of both clubs invaded the pitch after the end of the game at Ibrox last week, with stewards and police attacked.

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Families living in fear of racial harassment amid ‘provocative nationalism’ in UK

More than one in three school and college leaders say their students or teachers have experienced racial harassment while on the school commute

Evening Standard

Better future possible for Scotland away from Westminster, John Swinney to say

The First Minister will tell an SNP conference that Westminster’s economic model is ‘totally broken’.

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John Swinney says he would not take teenage son to an Old Firm derby after latest disorder

A number of arrests have been made after last weekend’s match which saw both sets of fans storm the pitch at thr end of the game

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Swinney recalls contrast of son’s birth on day of Dunblane tragedy

The First Minister was speaking 30 years on from the murder of 16 children and their teacher at Dunblane Primary School.

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Scots have growing confidence in SNP, claims Swinney ahead of conference

SNP members will gather in Edinburgh on Saturday for the party’s final conference before May’s election.

Evening Standard

Fire-ravaged remains of historic Glasgow building will be demolished

The B-listed structure on Union Street has continued to collapse in the days since the blaze broke out on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Scotland’s political leaders pay tribute to Dunblane victims

First Minister John Swinney told MSPs his own son was born on the day of the tragedy – the deadliest mass shooting in UK history.

Evening Standard

Support for businesses affected by Glasgow fire to be outlined soon – Swinney

The First Minister said firms destroyed or forced to shut will be assisted, as will those impacted by ongoing access restrictions.

Evening Standard

Voters can judge me in 2031 if I miss child poverty target – Swinney

The First Minister has made tackling poverty a key focus of his Government.

Evening Standard

Some train services resume at Glasgow Central station after fire

The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon.

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