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Farage accused of spreading ‘pain and anxiety’ ahead of Scotland rally

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The Independent UK

John Swinney defends immigration as Scotland faces rise of Reform

Exclusive: First minister mounts robust defence of diversity as SNP prepares campaign for Holyrood election in May

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage was once run out of Edinburgh. Now Scottish voters are embracing his rabble-rousing

The Reform leader is exploiting growing resentment towards migrants and hosting a sold-out event - something unimaginable just a few years ago, says freelance columnist Dani Garavelli

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Nigel Farage accused of trying to ‘whip up hate’ ahead of Reform UK rally in Scotland

The rally comes as Reform UK gears up its Scottish Parliament election campaign

The Independent UK

Farage due in Falkirk as Reform UK gears up for Holyrood campaign

The rally comes as Reform UK gears up its Scottish Parliament election campaign.

Evening Standard

Scotland’s energy industry facing ‘existential threat’, Swinney warns PM

The First Minister met with the Prime Minister ahead of a summit of the British-Irish Council in Wales.

Evening Standard

Holocaust death camp survivors demand an apology from Nigel Farage for 'racist abuse'

It comes after Farage denied at a press conference that he ever made racist remarks in a ‘malicious or nasty way’

Evening Standard

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UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims

The First Minister is expected to push for ‘urgent’ support for Scottish industry.

Evening Standard

Young people more fearful of bringing back wild wolves, survey finds

Young people’s support for the reintroduction of large carnivores is lower than that of adults

The Independent UK

SNP has damaged rather than improved Scotland, says Starmer

The Prime Minister spoke with less than six months to go to the next Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage’s comments on Glasgow schoolchildren ‘simply racist’ – John Swinney

The comments came after Mr Farage posted a video to social media.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘waiting with expectation’ for UK ministers to secure whisky tariff deal

The Scottish First Minister said he has put ‘significant effort’ into seeking an agreement to cut the US levies.

Evening Standard

Reeves ‘very clearly’ misled the public ahead of the Budget – Swinney

Labour ministers have denied any suggestion that Ms Reeves misled voters.

The Independent UK

Swinney ‘not being fully candid’ about Cameron Barracks notification – Alexander

The Government has paused plans to house 300 asylum seekers at the site in Inverness.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Scotland’s First Minister condemns ‘racist’ asylum seeker hotel protests

John Swinney spoke at a rally against racism and the far-right on Saturday

Evening Standard

Cameron Barracks asylum seeker plans ‘made up on back of an envelope’ – Swinney

Concerns had been raised about the impact on the community in Inverness.

Evening Standard

Asylum hotel protests ‘racist’, says Swinney

Hundreds of people have gathered outside hotels housing asylum seekers in recent months.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘wrongly withheld’ information from Sturgeon breach probe

The Information Commissioner ordered the release of some evidence from an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code.

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Evening Standard

Swinney sparks confusion over Mossmorran jobs comment

The First Minister appeared to confirm workers made redundant will be guaranteed job interviews, but it was later confirmed that is not the case.

Evening Standard

Use cash freed up by end of two-child cap to cut income tax, Swinney urged

But the Scottish First Minster said he will instead use the £155 million to further act to reduce child poverty in Scotland.

The Independent UK

FM pledges more cash for tackling poverty after Reeves scraps two-child cap

First Minister John Swinney said money freed up by the Chancellor’s announcement would be used to help in the fight against child poverty.

Evening Standard

Swinney urged to increase spending on benefits as Chancellor lifts two-child cap

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the UK Government’s actions will lift thousands of Scottish children out of poverty.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon’s ‘gold command’ meetings ‘reduced transparency’, Covid inquiry finds

The former first minister and a small group of ministers and advisers met and made decisions outside the Cabinet.

Evening Standard

Almost 30 years of hurt but we never stopped dreaming, Findlay tells MSPs

Scotland will head to North America next summer for their first World Cup since 1998.

Evening Standard

I regret the suffering Covid inflicted, says Swinney ahead of inquiry report

The Scottish First Minister’s record during and since the pandemic was criticised by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

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