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SNP ‘within touching distance’ of Holyrood majority, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister made the claim ahead of Thursday’s Scottish election.

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Reform ‘a bunch of cranks and rejects’, Sarwar says

The Scottish Labour leader accused the party of not being serious about its plans to build migrant detention centres only in Green constituencies.

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Former SNP councillor convicted of sex offences to be sentenced on Wednesday

Jordan Linden, who left the SNP in 2024, was convicted of 10 separate offences in March following a trial at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

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Former council leader guilty of sex offences due to be sentenced

Jordan Linden led the SNP administration in North Lanarkshire before his resignation.

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John Swinney insists ‘momentum with the SNP’ ahead of Holyrood election

The SNP leader spoke out ahead of voters across Scotland going to the polls on Thursday.

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Anas Sarwar urges Scots to back him for first minister to ‘save the NHS’

The Scottish Labour leader made the plea two days before voters go to the polls in the Holyrood election.

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Thursday’s elections could be ‘Starmageddon’ for PM, Stephen Flynn warns

The SNP leader said results of elections in Scotland, England and Wales could go badly for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney

Alan Cumming asked the First Minister about his plans for advancing Scottish independence if his party wins a majority.

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Starmer will be forced out of No 10 – it’s just a matter of when and how, top pollster warns

Exclusive: John Curtice says the likelihood of Keir Starmer leading Labour into the next election ‘is very low indeed’

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Hollywood star Alan Cumming urges Holyrood voters to ‘reject Nigel Farage’

The actor made a plea to voters in Scotland ahead of Thursday’s election.

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Sarwar says ‘focus’ is on beating John Swinney – not on Labour at Westminster

Anas Sarwar refused to comment on speculation Sir Keir Starmer could face a leadership challenge if the party does badly in Thursday’s elections.

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Reform pledges to put Scottish immigration detention centres in Green seats

Home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf said Green voters will ‘get what they vote for’.

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Scotland has suffered nearly 7,000 days of failure under SNP, Findlay says

The Scottish Tory leader accused John Swinney’s party of having a ‘reverse Midas touch’.

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SNP in denial over growing mental health crisis, says Sarwar

Scottish Labour revealed there were more than 700,000 mental health related calls to NHS24 from 2021-2025.

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I don’t blame my political opponents for my attack, Reform candidate says

Thomas Kerr said he was ‘very shaken up’ after the alleged assault and called for his opponents to ‘tone it down’.

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Swinney ‘very concerned’ by reports of BP considering leaving North Sea

Reports suggest the oil giant is considering its position in the North Sea.

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Douglas Alexander may be ‘reshuffled out of existence’ after election – Swinney

The First Minister hit out during a campaign stop in Glasgow on Saturday.

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Scots responding to SNP’s positive message of hope, says Swinney

The Holyrood election campaign is entering its final weekend before voting day on Thursday.

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Sarwar vows to give NHS waiting lists ‘the chop’ as he visits karate dojo

The Scottish Labour leader said the NHS ‘is not safe with John Swinney and the SNP’.

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John Swinney convenes security meeting after terror threat level raised

The national threat level was raised following the incident in Golders Green.

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Shadow chancellor warns SNP food price plan could cause ‘undersupply’ issue

Sir Mel Stride spoke out on the issue as he campaigned in Edinburgh on Friday.

The Independent UK

Swinney intervention formed ‘very big part’ of Trump’s whisky tariffs decision

US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit

First minister John Swinney says he played significant role but Labour rejects claim and accuses SNP of hypocrisy

The Independent UK

Trump indicated my ‘significant influence’ in whisky tariffs deal, says Swinney

The US president announced the move on Thursday, suggesting the King had pushed the deal over the line.

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