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Felled SNP politicians eye Holyrood seats as next election looms

WITH all the noise from the General Election, it’s excusable not to have heard the starting pistol being fired on the 2026 Holyrood election.

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Keir Starmer says Scotland will be 'beating heart' of UK Government ahead of visit

KEIR Starmer has promised that Scotland will be at the “beating heart” of his new Government ahead of his meeting with John Swinney ...

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Keir Starmer to meet John Swinney tomorrow to help improve 'working relationship'

KEIR Starmer is set to travel to Scotland on Sunday to discuss ways of improving the working relationship with the Scottish government ...

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John Swinney outlines 'areas of mutual interest' in first chat with Keir Starmer

FIRST Minister John Swinney has congratulated the new Prime Minister on his appointment and committed to working cooperatively with the UK…

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SNP candidate hits out at handling of Matheson scandal after election defeat

TONI Giugliano has hit out at the SNP’s handling of the Michael Matheson iPad scandal after his election defeat ...

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A triumphant Labour in Westminster, a humiliated SNP in Holyrood: Scotland is entering interesting times

Sunak’s early election gamble had a lethal effect on Swinney’s party. The spark of independence is undoubtedly diminished, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

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See all nine SNP MPs elected so far in the General Election

A NUMBER OF SNP MPs lost their seats in a disappointing General Election with just nine elected throughout Scotland.

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SNP leader says ‘soul searching’ needed after Labour landslide in Scotland

John Swinney says Labour’s ‘emphatic victory’ shows Scottish voters are no longer prioritising independence

The Guardian - UK

SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats

Nationalists lose 38 of their 47 seats, threatening to kill off the independence debate for a generation

The Independent UK

SNP’s humiliation in Scotland shows independence is no longer a priority

Former SNP voters stayed away or swung behind Labour, tired of scandal, policy failure and division

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney: 'We failed to convince people of the urgency of independence'

JOHN Swinney has said that he takes “full responsibility” for the SNP’s campaign after a disastrous night for the party.

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SNP 'absolutely gubbed' by Labour as John Swinney's Scottish nationalists suffer devastating election losses

Labour, which went into the election with just two MPs north of the Border, had won 37 of the 54 seats declared by 9am, with three seats still to declare

Evening Standard

General election results: How have Reform, Lib Dems, Greens and other smaller parties done?

It was not just Labour enjoying election success, with several smaller parties enjoying historic results

The Independent UK

Where next for the SNP after General Election loss? Tell us your views

THE SNP have seen sweeping losses to Labour across Scotland as votes cast in the General Election were counted up ...

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'Very tough time': John Swinney says sorry to SNP candidates who lost their seats

First Minister John Swinney has apologised to SNP candidates who did not retain their seats in the House of Commons.

International Business Times

Scottish National Party Slump Could Hit Independence Aims

The Scottish National Party was forecast to suffer its worst result in a British general election since 2010 on Thursday, dealing a blow to Scotland's flagging independence movement.

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour leader says Holyrood is next after inflicting heavy losses on SNP

Anas Sarwar vows to ‘redouble’ efforts to get party into Scottish government, while John Swinney describes night as ‘damaging and tough’

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John Swinney issues statement as SNP forecast to be reduced to 10 seats

JOHN Swinney has said the SNP fought a “positive, upbeat campaign” as polls closed on Thursday night – minutes after the exit poll put his…

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Scottish party leaders cast votes in General Election

SCOTTISH party leaders are among those who have been voting as the country goes to the polls in the General Election...

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First Minister John Swinney casts vote in General Election

JOHN Swinney has cast his vote in the General Election after making his final pitch to voters during the final day of campaigning on Wednesday...

The Independent UK

General election: Who are the main party leaders and what are their policies?

Millions of voters are going to the polls on Thursday July 4 to choose a new Prime Minister

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Polls open in Scotland after weeks of General Election campaigning

POLLING stations in Scotland have opened in the General Election...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish party leaders make final pitches to voters as General Election polls open

SCOTLAND’S major political leaders have all made their final pitches as polls open for the General Election today.

The National (Scotland)

'Our values are your values': John Swinney gives final push ahead of General Election

THE First Minister has given his final speech before the General Election takes place on July 4.

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Acclaimed Scottish musician gives backing to SNP at General Election

AN acclaimed Scottish musician has given his backing to the SNP in the upcoming General Election ...

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