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Is the General Election really terrible timing for Scottish voters?

SCOTLAND has been waiting eagerly for the date of the General Election to be announced all year, but as the days of May passed by expectations grew…

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Scottish party leaders campaign on first weekend since General Election called

SCOTLAND’S party leaders have taken to the streets on Saturday in what marks the first weekend since the General Election was called.

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John Swinney defends decision to challenge ‘prejudiced’ Michael Matheson sanction

JOHN Swinney has defended his decision to challenge the sanction ordered against his colleague Michael Matheson, saying the process on…

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SNP puts 'Scotland making better decisions' at front of election campaign material

THE SNP have outlined the ways in which Scotland is “better making decisions for itself” in its General Election campaign material.

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Labour and Tories only see Scotland's natural resources as cash cow – John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has called for people in Scotland to unite behind his vision for a Scottish economy...

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A guide to the six main parties: what will be their campaign messages?

Tories say stick to the plan, Labour wants change and Lib Dems, SNP, Greens and Reform fight for attention

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Patrick Harvie gives verdict on SNP's 'unite for independence' strategy

THE co-leader of the Scottish Greens has given his verdict on John Swinney’s pledge to “unite for independence” during the SNP’s election…

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Tributes as Scottish councillor and former SNP chief of staff dies

A SCOTTISH councillor who previously worked as the SNP's chief of staff has died ...

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John Swinney cancels Shetland visit as plane forced to divert

THE First Minister was forced to call off a visit to Shetland on Friday after his plane was unable to land on the island due to fog.

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Rishi Sunak deflects question on election date concerns with attack on SNP

RISHI Sunak dismissed concerns that the election date clashes with Scottish school holidays with an attack on the SNP’s education record.

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John Swinney under pressure on Palestine – as he fails to mention Gaza in Parliament

JOHN Swinney is under fresh pressure to stop Scottish taxpayers’ money being used to fund “Israel's genocidal assault” in Palestine – as he…

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John Swinney speaks on plans for independence negotiations at SNP campaign launch

THE white papers published by the Scottish Government represent the extent of the SNP’s plans for opening independence negotiations with the UK…

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Michael Matheson gives statement as he faces suspension over £11k iPad bill row

MICHAEL Matheson has spoken after the former health secretary found himself the focus on attacks from both the Conservatives and Labour at First…

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Douglas Ross scolded for 'General Election campaigning' in Holyrood chamber

DOUGLAS Ross was scolded by Holyrood’s Presiding Officer after trying to “campaign for a UK General Election” in the chamber ...

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Tories 'prejudiced' probe into Michael Matheson, First Minister says

TORY MSPs “prejudiced” the committee probe into Michael Matheson and so the SNP will not support its recommendation of sanctions, First…

Evening Standard

General election 2024: What are the Liberal Democrats' policies and who is their leader Ed Davey?

The Lib Dems want to clean several Tory failures by focusing on health, care, crumbling schools and sewage

Evening Standard

Scotland is key battleground if Labour is to win an election landslide

Rishi Sunak is due north of the border on Thursday afternoon, where he will campaign alongside Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney hits back at question from BBC presenter on SNP finances

JOHN Swinney told a BBC presenter “don’t you worry about the money” as he hit back at a question on SNP finances.

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The Guardian - UK

How the general election will be fought in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Campaign will be a test for two new first ministers and could put fresh pressure on Stormont power sharing

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How the polls look for the SNP, Alba and the Greens

As in 2017, have the SNP just been caught out by a surprise General Election announcement at the worst conceivable moment?

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney accuses Downing Street of ‘contempt for Scots' over election date

THE First Minister has accused Downing Street of showing “contempt” for the Scottish people over the choice of date for the next General…

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John Swinney to publish 'revised Scottish tax strategy' before summer, MSPs told

FIRST Minister John Swinney will publish a revised Scottish tax strategy within weeks, MSPs have been told ...

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Nicola Sturgeon 'keeps making weird statements', BBC Scotland host claims

NICOLA Sturgeon “keeps talking” and has “made some really weird statements", a BBC Scotland host has claimed ...

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John Swinney: Eradicating child poverty to be my 'most important objective' as FM

THE First Minister has said eradicating child poverty is the “single most important objective” of his government, ahead of a speech today to set…

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John Swinney apologises to Scottish victims for 'disgrace' of infected blood scandal

THE First Minister has formally apologised to the Scottish victims of the infected blood scandal, committing to work with the UK Government on a…

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