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Swinney accuses Reeves of ‘channelling Thatcher’ with financial reforms

The Scottish First Minister criticised plans set out by the Chancellor in her Mansion House speech on Tuesday night.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

John Swinney announces £3.5m funding for Clyde Gateway

A project hailed as a “shining example” of urban regeneration is to receive £3.5 million of Scottish Government cash, the First Minister…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025

Anas Sarwar 'hypocrisy' row as Labour council orders no busses from Alexander Dennis

Edinburgh City Council has not ordered any buses from Alexander Dennis in the last three years, it has been reported.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025

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Scotland's NHS ready to treat injured Gaza children, First Minister says

JOHN Swinney has said that Scotland’s NHS is ready to treat injured Palestinian children ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025

'I hear I got a mention': John Swinney responds to Kneecap

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said the public should focus on what rap group Kneecap are concerned about, rather than their comments ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025

We should focus on what Kneecap are concerned about, says Swinney

The First Minister was mentioned at the rap trio’s show in Glasgow on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Scottish Government announces £85m boost to tackle delayed discharge

The funding will be spent on expanding Hospital at Home and putting frailty teams in every A&E department.

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

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‘They can’t stop us’: Kneecap hit back against Swinney at Glasgow gig

The band played a sold-out O2 Academy show after their spot at TRNSMT was axed following calls from the First Minister and warnings from police.

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Kneecap slate John Swinney at Glasgow gig after TRNSMT axe

IRISH rap trio Kneecap slate John Swinney at a gig in Glasgow after the First Minister suggested the band be cut from the city's music festival…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025

'Common sense' to lift outdated alcohol ban, football fans won't let side down

A pilot scheme will take place at Ayr United with a view to lifting the 45-year-old football booze ban, and it's about time football fans were given…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025

Error-ridden AI biographies of Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney removed from Amazon

AMAZON has been forced to pull several fake AI-created biographies of Scottish politicians ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025

Wes Streeting calls John Swinney an 'analogue politician' amid NHS row

WES Streeting has called John Swinney an “analogue politician in a digital age” over Scotland not yet having an NHS app ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025

SNP left wing push back against internal 'inertia' over indy strategy

A left-wing branch of the SNP is set to launch a bid to 'tackle the seeming inertia' in the party's bureaucracy on the strategy to achieve Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2025

Devolved relations reset with Labour has 'failed', says SNP official

Labour ministers have been accused of consistently “undermining devolved relations” and have failed to reset the relationship between the UK and…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2025

John Swinney on 10 things that changed his life

After 15 years at the heart of the Scottish Government, John Swinney stepped back from frontline politics in 2023. But just over a year later, the…

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025

Gender critical campaigners demand action from government on toilet access

Sex Matters have threatened legal action and demanded action by next Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Swinney concerned about budget after ‘chaotic and shambolic’ welfare reforms

The First Minister was speaking after Sir Keir Starmer’s UK Government was forced into a last-minute climbdown.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2025

New multi-million-pound fund to help museums ‘stand the test of time’ announced

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said a £4 million fund for museums will help them to “innovate, collaborate and adapt” and bring in “new…

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2025

SNP policy should 'embrace the defence industry' in Scotland, say former MPs

JOHN Swinney should change SNP policy to embrace the defence industry, two former senior MPs have said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2025

Inside the SNP's new political strategy: 'You have to pick your fights'

JOHN Swinney is yet to flesh out his political vision for the SNP with the Holyrood election just under a year away, party insiders have told the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025

Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach Gaza, John Swinney says

Humanitarian agencies must be allowed to deliver vital aid to Gaza, the First Minister has said.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Swinney: Reasonable for ex-Dundee University principal to return £150,000 payout

The First Minister was speaking after Professor Iain Gillespie was grilled by a Holyrood committee.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025

'Isn't it telling?': John Swinney rips into Anas Sarwar on benefit cuts

JOHN Swinney has ripped into Anas Sarwar's continued support for UK benefit cuts that more than 120 Labour MPs have now opposed.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025

John Swinney rejects Reform UK coalition but leaves door open for Scottish Labour

John Swinney has ruled out a coalition with Reform UK after the next Holyrood election, but has not appeared to do the same with Scottish Labour

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Swinney apology to Gypsy Travellers ‘significant milestone’, campaigner says

Roseanna McPhee welcomed the First Minister’s formal apology which she said came as a result of years of campaigning.

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