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Business confidence in Scotland reaches highest in UK under John Swinney

SINCE John Swinney became First Minister business confidence in Scotland has risen to become joint highest in the UK, according to a monthly poll.

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Labour are pledging 'austerity on steroids', John Swinney warns

SNP leader John Swinney has warned that a Labour government could preside over “austerity on steroids” if the party continues the…

The National (Scotland)

Lonely Douglas Ross takes photos with cardboard SNP leaders in bizarre campaign stop

DO the Scottish Conservatives know what a General Election is?

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Election 2024: Scotland headed for huge change with SNP set to lose dozens of seats to Labour

Scotland, it was claimed by first minister and SNP leader John Swinney, is again being “disrespected” by the Conservatives. This was his response to the news that the UK election would be held on July 4 – after many Scottish schools have already broken up for the summer, and just…

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John Swinney issues warning over Keir Starmer's GB Energy plans

FIRST Minister John Swinney expressed confusion over Keir Starmer’s Great British Energy plans as he warned Labour’s proposals will lead to a…

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SNP deletes TikTok election campaign video featuring sexually explicit song

Pretty Girls Walk by Big Boss Vette was used by the party as it promoted its policies on the platform

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Greens call for clarity from Scottish Government on future of human rights bill

THE Scottish Greens are calling on the Scottish Government to provide clarity on the future of the Human Rights Bill.

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STV accused of 'confusing' Scots with 'very British' TV debate

A POLITICS expert has called out STV for a “very British” approach to its TV General Election debate which will only involve the Holyrood…

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John Swinney urged to 'immediately halt grants for weapons firms linked to Israel'

JOHN Swinney has been urged to “immediately” halt government grants from going to companies “complicit in West Bank settlements”.

The National (Scotland)

'Hollow': John Swinney tears into Labour over NHS privatisation plans

JOHN Swinney a ripped into Labour's plans to "hold the door wide open" to the private sector to ease NHS pressures.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens and Alba left fuming at 'disgraceful' STV debate snub

THE Scottish Greens and Alba Party have been left fuming after being snubbed from a major TV debate.

The National (Scotland)

STV to air televised debate with four Scottish party leaders

STV is set to broadcast a televised debate between four Scottish party leaders, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland)

Suspension for ex-minister who claimed £11,000 roaming bill on expenses

Michael Matheson claimed the bill, incurred while on holiday in Morocco, as a parliamentary expense

The Guardian - UK

Mhairi Black: I've heard no detail on SNP's independence strategy

THE SNP’s deputy leader at Westminster has said she has not ‘heard any particular detail’ on the party’s independence strategy.

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Douglas Ross accuses SNP of Trump tactics as iPad expenses MSP suspended

DOUGLAS Ross accused John Swinney of using Donald Trump-style tactics as Holyrood voted to suspend an MSP who ran up an £11,000 data roaming bill…

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John Swinney urges Labour to 'follow SNP's lead' on nationalising railway

JOHN Swinney has called for the Labour Party to fully nationalise Network Rail if it forms the next UK Government.

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'Truly historic': John Swinney opens new Leven station in a win for 'local community'

JOHN Swinney has reopened the new Leven railway station on Wednesday, after it was closed to passengers for more than half a century.

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Nicola Sturgeon to hit campaign trail for SNP in run-up to election

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will be on the campaign trail as the SNP fight the General Election – but she refused to say whether she will be…

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John Swinney under pressure from climate groups to block new gas power station

Climate campaigners have urged First Minister John Swinney to reject “disastrous” proposals for a gas-burning power station in the north east.

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'Ridiculous': John Swinney slams ITV for excluding SNP from election debate

JOHN Swinney has lashed out at ITV after the broadcaster excluded the SNP from a TV debate.

The National (Scotland)

SNP will push Labour government towards left-wing, John Swinney says

FIRST Minister of Scotland John Swinney has said the SNP will push a Labour government left as he called for Keir Starmer's party to fully…

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Jonathon Shafi: Why has John Swinney's SNP seen a step-change on Gaza?

I WROTE this column with the images of the latest massacre in Gaza fresh in my mind. They were among the worst yet, if it is possible, that is, to…

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SNP to back Michael Matheson suspension, Kate Forbes amendment suggests

THE SNP look set to agree to suspend former health secretary Michael Matheson from the Scottish parliament for 27 days ...

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'Unconscionable': John Swinney hits out at Israel's response to Rafah 'massacre'

JOHN SWINNEY has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s response to the attack in Rafah which resulted in at least 35 Palestinians…

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SNP MSP claims International Criminal Court is 'biased against Israel'

SNP MSP John Mason has claimed the International Criminal Court (ICC) is “biased against Israel” in what pro-Palestine organisations are calling…

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