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John Swinney ‘troubled’ by reports of imminent welfare cuts

Scotland’s First Minister has said he is “troubled” by reports there could be a benefits cut announced by the Chancellor within weeks

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

Swinney ‘all over the place on defence’, claims Scottish Secretary Ian Murray

Ian Murray described the SNP leader John Swinney as ‘not credible’ in the House of Commons.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Swinney hails ‘phenomenal contribution’ of senior ministers set to step down

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop have both said they will not stand for election in 2026.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

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Keir Starmer hits out at John Swinney's 'divert Trident funding' call at PMQs

Keir Starmer hit out at the First Minister’s call to divert spending on a Trident replacement on the River Clyde at Prime Minister’s Questions.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

Police Scotland open to discussions on lifting football alcohol ban

Police Scotland has told the Scottish Premier Football League (SPFL) that they are "open to discussions" regarding a potential ease on…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

I will be proud to invite Zelenskyy to address Holyrood, says Presiding Officer

Holyrood’s Presiding Officer has said she will be “proud” to extend an open invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

I will be proud to invite Zelensky to address Holyrood, says Presiding Officer

First Minister John Swinney earlier backed calls for the Ukrainian president to be invited to address the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025

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John Swinney backs calls for Zelenskyy to address Scottish Parliament

Scotland’s First Minister has backed calls for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be invited to address the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

Swinney backs calls for Zelensky Holyrood invitation

The invitation would have to come from Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025

Labour Government slaps down Ian Murray over UN nuclear weapons summit

IAN Murray has seen his efforts to lobby the Labour leadership over nuclear weaponry slapped down – with the UK dismissing any engagement with a…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

Trump visit should be possible to shore up US support for Ukraine – Swinney

The comments come as relations between Ukraine and the US have been strained.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025

John Swinney slaps down Russell Findlay as SNP nuke policy branded 'naively wrong'

JOHN Swinney slapped down Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay for branding the SNP’s opposition to nuclear weapons “dangerously and naively…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

Keir Starmer tells SNP to reverse 'wrong-headed' nuclear weapons opposition

NOW is the time to reaffirm the UK Government’s commitment to nuclear weaponry, the Prime Minister has said – on the day that international…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

'A household name': John Swinney pays tribute to Jack Vettriano

First Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to Scottish artist Jack Vettriano, who has died at the age of 73...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

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The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025

Voices: Should Donald Trump’s state visit with King Charles go ahead? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Plans for the US president's state visit have sparked division. While Lib Dem leader Ed Davey sees it as an opportunity to secure stronger US commitments on Ukraine, SNP leader John Swinney argues that Britain should not reward a president who has undermined a key ally

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

'He should not be welcome': SNP MP blasts second Donald Trump visit

AN SNP MP has called for Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to Scotland to be cancelled due to The President being a ‘hostile actor’ towards…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025

Scottish soldiers could be in Ukraine by end of the year, John Swinney says

SCOTTISH soldiers could be deployed in Ukraine this year in a peace-keeping role, First Minister John Swinney has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025

Online petition to stop Donald Trump visiting Scotland reaches huge milestone

A PETITION to rescind Donald Trump’s invitation for a royal visit to Scotland has gathered more than 129,000 signatures online ...

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Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025

No talk of state visit until US gives ‘full scale’ Ukraine support, Swinney says

Scotland’s First Minister also said there needs to be an ‘honest debate’ about taxation.

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025

Starmer not going to be ‘diverted’ over state visit calls

US President Donald Trump has been invited for a second state visit by the King.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025

Keir Starmer 'not interested' in SNP’s calls to cancel Donald Trump’s Scotland visit

KEIR STARMER has said he “will not be diverted” by the SNP’s calls to cancel Donald Trump’s Royal visit to Scotland as he accuses the party…

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025

Trump’s state visit should not happen if US ends support for Ukraine – Swinney

He said it is currently hard to see the visit going ahead given ‘shocking’ events in the Oval Office involving Volodymyr Zelensky.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025

John Swinney calls for Donald Trump's royal visit to Scotland to be scrapped

FIRST Minister John Swinney has called for Donald Trump’s Royal invite to Scotland to be axed following his clash with Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025

Film on 'inspirational' teen who cycled to Munich for Euros to premiere in Glasgow

A documentary about a teenager who cycled from Scotland to Munich for the Euros is set to have its world premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2025

John Swinney welcomes grandson saying his family are 'bursting with love'

SCOTLAND'S First Minister John Swinney has said his family’s hearts are “bursting with love” as he welcomed a new grandson ...

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