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Labour has ‘largely lost’ its gains in Scotland, says polling expert

It came as a new poll found John Swinney’s SNP is on track to again be the largest party at Holyrood after next year’s election.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

John Swinney urges politicians to 'recommit' to tackling climate change

SCOTLAND'S First Minister is urging politicians from all parties to “recommit” to tackling climate change – insisting the issue is “one of…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

John Swinney urges all parties to ‘recommit’ to action on climate change

The Scottish First Minister condemned ‘anti-science climate denial’ as he said the climate crisis is ‘one of the greatest global issues of our time’.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

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Rod Stewart to pay for autism diagnosis of boy waiting for three years

Singer steps in to help non-verbal four-year-old Iain Gregori, who was ‘lost in the system’

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

We will strip free bus passes from anti-social youngsters, says John Swinney

Young people breaking the rules on buses could soon lose their free travel pass under plans by the First Minister.

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

John Swinney urged to 'speak out' on pro-Israeli artists after Kneecap comments

John Swinney has been urged to speak out about pro-Israeli artists performing in Glasgow after he called for Kneecap to be axed from TRNSMT

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

Government told to ‘hang head in shame’ after Rod Stewart pays for child’s autism diagnosis

The musician's action follows a Daily Record report highlighting the plight of Iain Gregori, whose father, Michael, repeatedly sought an autism diagnosis for his son

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

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Tories demand John Swinney sacks SNP MSPs who backed Maggie Chapman

The Scottish Tories have demanded John Swinney remove all the SNP MSPs on Holyrood’s equalities committee after they opted to support Maggie…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025

'Right to choose independence' should be focus of Holyrood 2026, former MP says

Pro-independence parties should have the "right to choose" independence at the "front and centre" of their Holyrood election…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025

Scotland 'ready to stand alongside Canada' after election, says John Swinney

John Swinney has said that "Scotland is ready to stand alongside Canada" as he congratulated Mark Carney on his victory in the country's…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025

John Swinney reaffirms support for trans people amid 'uncertainty and anxiety'

John Swinney has reaffirmed his support for trans rights as he reflected on "feelings of enormous uncertainty and anxiety" in the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025

Swinney’s message to trade unions: Scottish industry must not be ‘hollowed out’

The First Minister said the Scottish Government was prepared to act with UK ministers to help industry.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

John Swinney calls for Kneecap to be cut from major Scottish festival

SCOTLAND'S First Minister John Swinney has called for Kneecap to be removed from the TRNSMT line-up ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025

Trade unions demand 'practical' solutions to stop the far-right

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has backed calls for “practical” solutions to tackle the rise of the far-right, warning the UK and…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025

John Swinney to call on UK to back Scottish industry in STUC Congress address

JOHN Swinney will call on the UK Government to fully support Scottish industry when he addresses the STUC Congress.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025

Support for UK industry ‘cannot stop at the border’ – Swinney

Mr Swinney will address the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Annual Congress on Monday.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2025

First Minister expresses 'sympathy and solidarity' after nine killed in Vancouver

FIRST Minister John Swinney has expressed his “sympathy and solidarity” after nine people were killed when a car was driven into a street…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2025

'It will backfire': Will Reform UK benefit from John Swinney's anti-far-right summit?

John Swinney’s decision to host an anti-far-right summit in a bid to stand up to the growing influence of Reform UK may have come “too late”…

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The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2025

Scottish Labour forced to apologise as by-election candidate gets pope's name wrong

Scottish Labour have been forced to apologise after the party's by-election candidate got the pope's name wrong ...

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025

World leaders reminded of Pope Francis’s calls for peace at Vatican funeral

It emerged that US leader Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky met before the mass.

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025

John Swinney at ‘very moving’ funeral as Scots mark death of Pope Francis

The First Minister also spoke of his own experience of Christianity, saying it ‘makes me who I am’.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2025

John Swinney 'moved' as he meets with Northern Ireland FM at Pope Francis funeral

John Swinney has met with Northern Ireland's first minister while attending the funeral of Pope Francis ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2025

World leaders gather for funeral of Pope Francis

World leaders have gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis as huge crowds descended upon Vatican City ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2025

John Swinney to 'show Scotland's respect' as world leaders gather for Pope's funeral

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he will “express the respect of the people of Scotland” when he attends the funeral of Pope Francis on…

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Flags to fly at half-mast as First Minister attends Pope’s funeral

John Swinney has travelled to Rome for Saturday’s ceremony.

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