Hamilton by-election is ‘straight contest’ between SNP and Reform, says Swinney The Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election takes place on June 5. Evening Standard · May 29, 2025
Sturgeon Says Farage Would Abolish Scottish, Welsh Parliaments Nicola Sturgeon has sparked controversy with a warning that Nigel Farage, if given the opportunity, would seek to abolish both the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Senedd The Fashion Central · May 29, 2025
I followed the SNP campaign trail in Hamilton – here’s what I found out We got a sneak peak at the SNP on the by-election campaign trail in Hamilton. Here's what we found out... The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025
How voter dissatisfaction could give Reform a Holyrood byelection boost Farage’s party anticipating a ‘tartan bounce’ in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse seat amid unhappiness at SNP and Scottish Labour The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025
Anas Sarwar ad is not racist, says Reform by-election candidate Reform UK’s candidate in the upcoming Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election has defended his party’s Facebook video attacking Anas… The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025
John Swinney demands Facebook remove ‘racist’ Reform UK advert Swinney said the advert, which Reform has spent thousands of pounds on is ‘unacceptable’ The Independent UK · May 26, 2025
Swinney demands Meta remove ‘racist’ Reform UK ad attacking Labour’s Sarwar Scotland’s first minister criticises byelection campaign video that claims Labour leader ‘will prioritise Pakistani community’ The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025
John Swinney and Katy Loudon in warning over 'tight contest' in Hamilton JOHN Swinney and the SNP's by-election candidate Katy Loudon have warned of a "tight contest" brewing in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse… The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025
John Swinney slates 'blatantly racist' Reform UK advert attacking Anas Sarwar JOHN Swinney has hit out at a "blatantly racist" advert put out by Reform UK on Facebook featuring Anas Sarwar. The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025
Hamilton commuters 'save hundreds of pounds' thanks to SNP, says John Swinney JOHN Swinney has said scrapping peak rail fares could save commuters in Hamilton and Larkhall hundreds of pounds a year. The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025
Donald Trump's calls for North Sea drilling no 'surprise', John Swinney says John Swinney said has there is no 'surprise' in Donald Trump’s calls for oil drilling in the North Sea to be incentivised The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2025
Trump’s calls for North Sea drilling not a ‘surprise’, says Swinney The First Minister was speaking after the US President claimed incentivising drilling rather than ‘unsightly windmills’ would reduce energy costs. Evening Standard · May 24, 2025
Labour 'betraying Scottish businesses' with 'broken promises', says John Swinney John Swinney has accused Labour of "betraying Scottish businesses" with its "damaging decisions" on tax hikes and pledges to… The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2025
Scottish football is a victim of Broken Britain - MSPs need to act not just our clubs Scottish football has become a victim of Broken Britain - it's the country's MSPs who need to take action to stop disorder in the stands not just… The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2025
Evening Standard · May 23, 2025 ‘Key issues’ including trade discussed in talks between Starmer and Swinney The Prime Minister met the Scottish First Minister and others at the Council of Nations in London on Friday.
The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2025 John Swinney discusses 'need to end conflict' in Gaza with Keir Starmer FIRST Minister John Swinney discussed the “need to end conflict” in Gaza and allow humanitarian assistance during a meeting with Keir Starmer.
The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2025 John Swinney calls for UK-wide cost of living plan ahead of Keir Starmer meeting SCOTLAND'S First Minister John Swinney said there must be a UK-wide mission to raise living standards, ahead of a summit bringing together leaders…
Evening Standard · May 22, 2025 Starmer hails trade deals ahead of meeting with national and regional leaders The Council of Nations and Regions meets in London on Friday.
The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2025 Two steps Scotland can take to defeat the far-right for good John Swinney in organising his recent conference against the far right shows that he understands the looming political crises, but it just adds to…
The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2025 John Swinney hits back at Tories' 'no prison' claim as FMQs focuses on knife crime JOHN Swinney insisted the Tories were wrong to claim that young offenders could not be sent to prison as First Minister’s Questions focused on a…
The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2025 U-turn cannot change fact Labour removed winter fuel payments, says John Swinney NO U-TURN can change the fact the UK Government removed the winter fuel payment from pensioners, First Minister John Swinney has said ...
Evening Standard · May 21, 2025 U-turn cannot change fact Labour removed winter fuel payments – Swinney The First Minister was speaking after the Prime Minister announced plans to make more pensioners eligible for the allowance.
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2025 John Swinney condemns 'unacceptable' football fan violence across Scotland First Minister John Swinney has condemned the violence across the country by football fans at the weekend as “utterly unacceptable” ...
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2025 John Swinney sends clear message to football supporters after weekend events First Minister of Scotland John Swinney says the actions of football supporters shouldn't be at the expense of others.
Evening Standard · May 19, 2025 UK Government has ‘surrendered’ on fishing in EU deal, says Swinney The Scottish First Minister said the agreement showed Scotland is an ‘afterthought’ for the UK Government.