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Swinney’s slimmed-down plans prompt criticism of ‘managed decline’

First minister makes eradicating child poverty his top priority while Scottish Labour says he had ‘no vision’

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Eight key points from John Swinney's Programme for Government explained

AFTER the Scottish Government announced a package of £500 million of cuts to balance the books, John Swinney delivered his first Programme for…

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Concern as Scottish Government favours UK-wide ban on conversion therapy

THE Scottish Government has said it may drop its proposed ban on conversion practices in Scotland in favour of backing UK-wide legislation.

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John Swinney confirms 'key' Creative Scotland fund can continue

JOHN Swinney has announced the resources required for Creative Scotland to continue the work of its Open Fund have now been made available.

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'No more money': John Swinney responds to strike threat from council staff

JOHN Swinney has said “no more money” can be put on the table to settle pay disputes with unions in local government ...

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John Swinney to deliver first Programme for Government – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is set to deliver his first Programme for Government since becoming First Minister.

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John Swinney: I'm optimistic about tackling child poverty despite budget cuts

JOHN Swinney will say today he is “optimistic” about cutting child poverty – despite presiding over cuts worth £500 million ...

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How to create a more powerful anti-austerity message

Unfortunately, we think too narrowly about austerity policies ...

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John Swinney hits out at media as Labour and Tories branded 'culpable' for riots

THE First Minister has hit out at elements of the “mainstream media” after they were accused of being “culpable” of promoting bigotry and…

The National (Scotland)

'Have some shame': SNP members confront Angus Robertson over Israel meeting

ANGUS Robertson was heckled by pro-Palestine protesters outside the SNP conference on Sunday, where party members accused the External Affairs…

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John Swinney rejects 'SNP austerity' label as he floats council tax changes

JOHN Swinney has rejected the idea that cuts in Scotland amount to “SNP austerity”, saying the devolved administration is “living within its…

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'Total nonsense': SNP minister dismisses media claims amid Oasis ticket row

THE Health Secretary has issued a statement branding media reports “total nonsense” after claims that ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney reveals policy pledges but warns of 'challenging financial backdrop'

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has pledged to set out plans to grow the economy, deliver net zero and eradicate child poverty in his legislative…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney says Labour ‘intensifying’ austerity as he prepares cuts in Scotland

First minister complains of ‘same Tory cuts agenda’ in effort to shift blame for his own government’s budget problems

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I promise Scots will see indy as urgent and essential at next election – John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has told SNP members that Scots will see independence as “urgent and essential” at the next election ...

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John Swinney delivers speech to SNP conference – read in full

JOHN Swinney said he will make sure independence is "understood as urgent and essential, here and now" as he delivered his speech to SNP…

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John Swinney to address SNP conference today – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is set to address SNP members on the final day of his party’s conference in Edinburgh on Sunday...

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Economic expert gives verdict on who's to blame for Scottish Government cuts

LAST week saw both of Scotland’s governments sharpening the axe ahead of what are expected to be two cuts-packed budgets – with both sides…

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John Swinney warns Scottish Government must work 'harder and smarter' ahead of speech

THE Scottish Government will need to work “harder and smarter” to deliver for the people in the face of Westminster “cuts”, First…

The Guardian - UK

SNP must focus on issues that matter to Scottish people, says John Swinney

The first minister says after a private session that members blamed its election result on a host of scandals

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Stephen Flynn blasts 'hard to find' Anas Sarwar in SNP conference speech

STEPHEN Flynn labelled Anas Sarwar “less hard man, and more hard man to find” during his speech to SNP conference.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney vows conference speech will offer ‘optimistic and hopeful’ case for indy

JOHN Swinney has vowed his upcoming speech at the SNP conference will deliver an “optimistic and hopeful” case for independence ...

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SNP have been 'consumed by process on independence', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney told SNP members that the party has “been consumed by process on independence,” during an internal election review at conference.

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SNP 'would have even fewer MPs if Green deal hadn't ended', Stephen Flynn says

THE SNP would have had a worse result at the General Election if they had still had a ruling agreement with the Scottish Greens in place,…

The Guardian - UK

Stephen Flynn: ‘self-inflicted wounds’ and fringe policies cost SNP election

Party’s Westminster leader says on opening day of annual conference that it lost trust of voters after repeated crises

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