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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…

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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

Evening Standard

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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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

The Guardian - UK

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?

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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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John Swinney removes Scottish sheriff from office after groping allegations

A SCOTTISH sheriff is to be stripped of his position by First Minister John Swinney after being found unfit to hold the office ...

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John Swinney warned SNP voters want climate change to remain top priority

THE vast majority of SNP voters and most Scots in general want tackling climate change to remain a top priority for the Scottish Government, new…

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Labour see 'largest lead over SNP since 2014' in new General Election poll

LABOUR have taken a clear lead over the SNP in the newest polling predicting Westminster voting intention ...

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s vulnerable marine life not properly protected, campaigners warn

Scottish government accused of missing deadlines to take action on overfishing and effects of climate breakdown

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Ash Regan demands Scottish Government funds free school meals programme

ALBA Party Holyrood leader Ash Regan MSP has called on John Swinney to use cash freed up from the scrapping of the Bute House Agreement to fund free…

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Business chiefs 'excited' by new SNP leadership despite industry 'resentment'

BUSINESS leaders have insisted they are “optimistic” about a fresh direction set out by First Minister John Swinney and his deputy Kate Forbes.

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The Ferret: Oil industry’s SNP lobbyists fuel worry on North Sea extraction

LOBBYING on behalf of the oil industry by former SNP spin doctors has sparked fears that the Scottish Government could be about to abandon its…

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Scottish Greens must choose party's future direction, Lorna Slater says

THE Scottish Greens will “definitely” have a conversation about how their membership and MSPs interact following the end of the Bute House…

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