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Swinney’s message to Scotland: May’s election offers ‘hope for a better future’

The First Minister was speaking to SNP supporters in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Swinney says ‘variety of tactics’ could be used to win second independence vote

The Holyrood elections take place in May.

Evening Standard

Do not muck about at election, Swinney warns independence supporters

The First Minister said voters need to make sure the SNP ‘does really well, because that’s the only way Scotland is going to make progress’.

Evening Standard

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John Swinney calls on parties to agree budget quickly

The Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans have been delayed as a result of the UK Budget.

Evening Standard

We’re making headway on reducing NHS waiting times, says Swinney

The Scottish Government has vowed to clear 78,000 year-long waits by March.

Evening Standard

Compston: I now show support in ‘quieter manner’ due to online hate

The actor said there is a lack of real debate on social media these days and instead people are just ‘screaming’ at each other.

Evening Standard

Peace in Ukraine cannot be at any cost, says Swinney

Talks on a peace deal took place between presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in the US over the weekend.

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My family and I will face ‘personal pain’ in toxic election campaign – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said he is certain his loyalty, his ‘identity’ and his ‘belonging and commitment to Scotland’ will be questioned.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘duping’ supporters into thinking he can win majority, says Anas Sarwar

The First Minister has made an SNP majority his target for a referendum on independence.

Evening Standard

Campaigner fears ministers ‘trying to run us out of cash’ after gender ruling

For Women Scotland will next year begin a second high-profile legal action against the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

Constance faces ministerial code investigation in grooming gangs comments row

The Justice Secretary has been accused of misrepresenting the views of expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘content’ Justice Secretary did not breach ministerial code

Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting comments made by grooming gangs expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Constance survives no confidence vote, but faces calls for investigation

Labour is demanding independent investigators look at whether Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance breached the ministerial code.

The Independent UK

Scottish Justice Secretary survives vote of no confidence at Holyrood

The Tories had brought a motion of no confidence in Angela Constance amid claims she misrepresented a grooming gangs expert and misled Holyrood.

Evening Standard

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Bondi attack ‘cruelly marred’ first day of Hannukah, says Swinney

Gunmen killed 15 people and injured a further 27 at a gathering in Australia on Sunday.

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Sarwar appeals to SNP and Green MSPs ahead of no confidence vote in Constance

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is facing a vote of no confidence, which is expected to take place on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Police Scotland sends out additional dedicated patrols after Bondi terror attack

In response to the terror attack, Police Scotland said it was ‘actively communicating with faith leaders’.

The Independent UK

John Swinney sends ‘sympathy and solidarity’ to victims of Bondi terror attack

The attack killed at least 12 people at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, according to New South Wales Police.

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Farage claims Reform is now UK’s biggest party as Labour membership plummets

According to an internal leak Labour has lost 100,000 paid up members since the election leaving Reform UK as the UK’s biggest party

Evening Standard

Tributes paid to Scottish comedy ‘giant’ Stanley Baxter after his death aged 99

He died on Thursday in a north London care home for entertainment figures.

Evening Standard

Aspects of Peggie tribunal findings ‘hugely problematic for women’ – solicitor

An employment tribunal upheld Sandie Peggie’s claims she was harassed by NHS Fife but other claims were dismissed.

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‘It’s Scotland’s energy’: SNP to focus on renewables in Holyrood election

Leader John Swinney says independence could cut household energy bills by a third in the long term

Evening Standard

NUJ members at STV back strike action

It comes after STV proposed cuts.

The Independent UK

Swinney: Government will work with councils on extended World Cup pub hours

The First Minister said the Scottish Government would ensure Scotland fans can fully enjoy ‘the wonderful experience’ of being in the World Cup.

Evening Standard

Independence could lower Scots’ energy bills by a third, Swinney tells voters

Scottish First Minister John Swinney spoke out about how independence could allow a ‘different policy approach’ on energy.

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