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John Swinney declares SNP ‘healed’ a year after taking helm of ‘fractured’ party

The First Minister took office in May last year at a tumultuous time for the SNP.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Referendum rejection would need to be reviewed if there is ‘overwhelming desire’

Michael Gove was a senior minister in the Conservative administrations since 2010.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

Swinney challenges Starmer to ‘drop ideological red lines’ ahead of EU summit

The First Minister also insisted Scotland ‘cannot be treated as an afterthought’ in Monday’s talks.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2025

McArthur hopeful ahead of crucial assisted dying vote on ‘historic day’

Supporters say there is a groundswell of public support for changing the law.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Bill on Assisted Dying faces key vote at Scottish Parliament

Liam McArthur’s Bill would, if passed, allow terminally ill adults to seek help to end their life.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Starmer ‘walked into arms of Farage’ with immigration announcement – Swinney

The Prime Minister announced immigration changes on Monday.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Swinney: Scotland will have option of independence under my leadership

Asked whether he had put independence on the back burner, the First Minister said he had to ‘directly’ deal with Scots’ priorities this year.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

John Swinney responds to Keir Starmer's immigration overhaul

John Swinney has accused Keir Starmer of using "divisive language" in a speech on changes to immigration policy that "ignores"…

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2025

Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood

The Deputy First Minister said she does not think ‘any amount of legal drafting can prevent people feeling pressured to die’.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Starmer says he is ‘horrified’ steelworks are mothballed due to SNP’s ‘bad deal’

The Prime Minister said the Scottish Government had failed to find work to keep the sites thriving.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025