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John Swinney pans Tories' 'graceless' Nicola Sturgeon attacks in fiery FMQs

JOHN Swinney has panned the Scottish Conservatives over their “graceless” response to Nicola Sturgeon’s decision to leave the Holyrood…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2025

SNP MSP says she will not seek re-election in 2026

Natalie Don-Innes made the announcement on X on Wednesday night.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

John Swinney defends SNP’s green heating U-turn as charities call it 'huge mistake'

JOHN Swinney has defended the SNP Government’s decision to scrap plans to make homeowners switch to green heating systems after fierce criticism…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2025

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Swinney voices concern at ‘extreme situation’ at University of Dundee

The First Minister’s comments come a day after the university said it will cut more than 600 jobs as it bids to tackle a £35 million deficit.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Sturgeon ‘changed Scottish lives for the better’ – Swinney

First Minister John Swinney thanked Nicola Sturgeon for her contribution to public life.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon to stand down as MSP next year

Scotland’s former first minister, who led SNP from 2014 until 2023, says she will not seek re-election in 2026

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

King and Sir Chris Hoy kick off Glasgow Commonwealth Games countdown

Charles handed a wooden baton to the six-time Olympic champion to launch the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

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King to launch Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Baton Relay with Chris Hoy

THE King will launch the inaugural King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, officially starting the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2025

Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits’ from Commonwealth Games on milestone day

There are 500 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Nation unites in a day of reflection to mark fifth anniversary of Covid-19

Hundreds of events were hosted where the pain, grief, compassion and sacrifice of those difficult times was remembered.

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2025

John Swinney attends memorial on Covid Day of Reflection

The First Minister has sent his “deepest condolences” to people who lost loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2025

Scottish Government met with fossil fuel industry more than 100 times in six months

Scottish Government officials met with fossil fuel companies and lobbyists more than 100 times in John Swinney’s first six months as First…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2025

John Swinney to meet with group pushing for change to definition of gender

The First Minister is set to meet with a campaign group which is pushing to change the Scottish Government's definition of "woman".

The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2025

Reform UK Slams John Swinney as ‘Jealous Juvenile’ in Fiery Clash

Richard Tice’s visit to a Glasgow chippie took a dramatic turn as he revealed two more former Scottish Conservative councilors had defected to Reform UK.

The Fashion Central · Mar 9, 2025

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Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025

Swinney denies SNP gender stance boosted Reform as Sturgeon heckled at IWD event

Speaking in Glasgow, Mr Swinney cited ex-MP Winnie Ewing as a woman who inspired him, on International Women’s Day.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025

Swinney: I feared for survival of SNP at end of Yousaf tenure

John Swinney stood unopposed for the post.

The Fashion Central · Mar 6, 2025

Keir Starmer Shuts Down White House ‘Baiting’ with Bold Display of Leadership

Keir Starmer's leadership during the crisis between Presidents Trump and Zelensky has truly stood out. When the Oval Office row erupted.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

John Swinney 'pushed SNP to back Iraq war', party grandee claims

JOHN Swinney pushed the SNP to come out in support of the Iraq war during his first tenure as leader, a former Scottish Cabinet secretary has said…

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The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

Falkirk raises council tax by 15.6 per cent in Scotland's biggest hike yet

FALKIRK has imposed Scotland's biggest council tax hike this year so far as elected members agreed to increase bills by 15.6 per cent.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

John Swinney responds to Ian Blackford’s call for Trident disarmament rethink

JOHN Swinney has responded to SNP grandee Ian Blackford after he called for the party to change its stance on the unilateral disarmament of the…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

Planned changes to worship in Scottish schools branded 'wholly inadequate'

PLANS to make changes to religious observance in Scottish schools have been branded “wholly inadequate” after MSPs from a variety of parties…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

John Swinney ridicules Russell Findlay over school leaving age proposal

THE First Minister hit out at Russell Findlay over his party’s proposal to cut the age children can leave school.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

Ex-SNP Westminster leader calls for party to ditch nuclear weapons pledge

A SNP grandee has called for the party to ditch its nuclear disarmament pledge.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

John Swinney is wrong, football fans can be trusted with trials of alcohol sales

First Minister John Swinney has said he isn't 'sympathetic' to alcohol sales at Scottish football grounds, but fans should now be trusted to have…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

Scottish Labour silent as Rachel Reeves to cut billions in welfare

Scottish Labour have remained silent amid reports that Rachel Reeves is planning billions of pounds of cuts to welfare spending ...

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