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John Swinney responds to Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman

THE Scottish Government “accepts” a landmark legal ruling which has found women are defined by biology, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

Protecting rights of all will inform response to Supreme Court ruling – Swinney

The court ruled the definition of a woman in the 2010 Equality Act is based on biological sex.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

Joanna Cherry demands apology from Nicola Sturgeon after landmark gender ruling

FORMER SNP MP Joanna Cherry has demanded an apology from Nicola Sturgeon in light of a major legal ruling that women are defined by biology.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

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Scottish Labour rule out backing Grangemouth nationalisation after SNP appeal

SCOTTISH Labour have summarily dismissed calls to back the nationalisation of Grangemouth after the area’s SNP MSP penned an appeal to group…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

Scottish Tories demand SNP abandon independence over anti-far-right summit call

THE Scottish Tories have demanded the SNP drop their commitment to independence as a condition for attending John Swinney’s summit to tackle the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 15, 2025

Holyrood by-election date confirmed after death of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

THE date has been set for a Holyrood by-election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of SNP minister Christina McKelvie ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 15, 2025

By-election for McKelvie’s Hamilton MSP seat to be held on June 5

Presiding officer Alison Johnstone announced the June date for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

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SNP announce Holyrood by-election candidate after death of Christina McKelvie

The SNP have announced their candidate for the upcoming Holyrood by-election being held after the death of Christina McKelvie MSP ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

Huge double-digit lead for Yes in new Scottish independence polling

SCOTLAND would vote for independence by a significant majority were a second referendum held tomorrow, an exclusive new poll for The National has…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

John Swinney declines to back zonal pricing as energy giants enter public row

First Minister John Swinney has declined to take a position on zonal pricing, a debate which could shape the future of the energy system in the UK…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

Scotland must not be an afterthought in protecting industry, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke at a press conference on Monday.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

US tariffs risk recession and Scotland must be ready to deal with it – Swinney

Despite the potential upheaval ahead, the First Minister said ‘the time is right’ for Scottish independence.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

Labour would nationalise Grangemouth if it was in England, John Swinney suggests

JOHN Swinney has called for Scotland’s only oil refinery to be nationalised by the UK Government – suggesting the Labour administration would…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

Swinney pledges earlier legislative programme to help tackle tariff ‘challenges’

The First Minister also said Scots should be ‘prepared rather than scared’ about the economic challenges ahead.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

John Swinney calls Scottish media to Bute House for press conference

FIRST Minister John Swinney will host a press conference at Bute House today

The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025

Scottish ministers to get pay rise of thousands as freeze 'partially' lifted

SCOTTISH ministers are set to get a pay rise of thousands of pounds after a 16-year freeze is to be partially lifted

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025

Scotland must be resilient in the face of global shocks, says Swinney

The First Minister has suggested the UK Government should drop the recently announced increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025

'Truly remarkable person': Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered in Glasgow for the funeral of Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie where she was described as a…

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Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

Brightly dressed mourners paid tribute to the late MSP who was described as a ‘fearless’ and ‘relentless’ fighter for kindness and equality.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

John Swinney says his summit to counter populism ‘above party politics’

The Scottish First Minister will chair a summit later this month as part of efforts to counter what he sees as the rising threat of populism.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025

Swinney demands ‘big and bold response’ from UK Government to Trump’s tariffs

The Scottish First Minister called on the UK Government to change its fiscal rules and reverse the recent rise in employer national insurance charges.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

Swinney to ‘strengthen’ Scotland-US links despite impact of tariffs

The Scottish First Minister stressed the relationship between Scotland and the United States has been ‘forged over many years’.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2025

These are the businesses conducting the most lobbying in Holyrood

Fossil fuel giants, influential PR firms and the short-term lets industry are among the top lobbyists of the Scottish Government since John Swinney…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2025

U-turn as SNP Government opens door to genetically edited food in Scotland

THE SNP Government has U-turned on its long-standing opposition to genetically edited (GE) foods, opening the door to their potential sale and…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025

John Swinney pictured with Alan Cumming ahead of Tartan Day parade

John Swinney has been pictured with Scottish actor Alan Cumming ahead of the annual Tartan Day parade in New York ...

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