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How likely is a snap Holyrood election? Experts have say

AFTER the Scottish Government suffered two defeats at Holyrood last week and with their Budget seemingly in jeopardy, the question of a snap…

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Lesley Riddoch interviews First Minister John Swinney in tomorrow's Sunday National

THIS week's edition of the Sunday National will feature a special interview with First Minister John Swinney conducted by journalist and…

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John Swinney responds to latest Glen Sannox ferry delay

The latest in a long series of delays to a late and over-budget ferry is “a matter of great regret”, John Swinney has said ...

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John Swinney meets with Grangemouth workers as refinery to cease operations

JOHN Swinney has met with representatives of the Grangemouth oil refinery following confirmation by Petroineos that the refinery will cease…

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Stephen Flynn reveals when he'll make decision on standing in Holyrood election

STEPHEN Flynn has revealed when he will make a decision on standing in the 2026 Holyrood election...

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'Plumbing the depths': Douglas Ross slammed as he blames SNP for Labour cuts

DOUGLAS Ross was accused of “plumbing the depths” as he sought to blame the SNP for a Westminster cut to pensioner benefits.

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'You've GOT to listen': Holyrood erupts as Tories 'behave badly'

JOHN Swinney was left fuming with Scottish Tory MSP Craig Hoy for continually interrupting during FMQs...

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John Swinney issues statement following news of Grangemouth's closure

JOHN Swinney has issued a statement following the news that Scotland’s last oil refinery will shut next summer...

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Scottish opposition pushes Swinney on free school meal and flat-rate rail fare cuts

Scottish government accused of undermining efforts to combat child poverty and cost of living crisis

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John Swinney demands urgency from UK Government to push for Jaggi release

JOHN Swinney has been praised for making the release of a Scot trapped in an Indian jail “a priority” by the man’s brother.

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'Viva Mexico': Top Labour minister reveals surprise 40-year link to John Swinney

A TOP Labour Cabinet Secretary has revealed a surprise connection to First Minister John Swinney ...

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John Swinney news, interviews and updates on Scotland's First Minister

JOHN Swinney has served as the First Minister of Scotland since May 2024 after becoming the seventh person to hold the position...

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'Astonishing': Campaigners slate plans for taxpayer-funded Queen memorial

DEDICATING public funds to a memorial for the late Queen in Scotland is “an astonishing display of misplaced priorities”, campaigners have said.

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Scottish Tories set to force vote on SNP's free school meals pledge

JOHN Swinney is to face a vote over his decision to scrap plans to make free meals universal for all primary school children...

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John Swinney reveals doubts about Nicola Sturgeon’s post-Brexit indyref strategy

JOHN Swinney has revealed he had reservations about Nicola Sturgeon’s strategy of calling for a second independence referendum immediately after…

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Taxpayer-funded Scottish Queen memorial 'inappropriate', says MSP

ANY Scottish memorial project that is explored for the late Queen should be funded by the royal family and not the taxpayer, a former MP has said.

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Crown Estate review proves ScotWind 'failure', pro-indy think tank says

JOHN Swinney’s order for a major review of a state organ behind a controversial major renewables project should be read as an “admission” of…

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Both the Tories and the SNP suffered catastrophic defeats – but only one of them is facing up to that

The Conservatives kid themselves that a new leader is all they need, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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Douglas Ross torn down in free school meals row as SNP blame 'austerity agenda'

JOHN Swinney accused the Tories of having “destroyed” Scotland’s future – as he hit back at attacks for abandoning plans to make free meals…

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Kate Forbes: Ministers ‘standing by’ free school meals for all primary pupils pledge

THE Scottish Government is “standing by” its commitment to provide free school meals to all primary school pupils, the Deputy First Minister…

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Swinney’s slimmed-down plans prompt criticism of ‘managed decline’

First minister makes eradicating child poverty his top priority while Scottish Labour says he had ‘no vision’

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Eight key points from John Swinney's Programme for Government explained

AFTER the Scottish Government announced a package of £500 million of cuts to balance the books, John Swinney delivered his first Programme for…

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Concern as Scottish Government favours UK-wide ban on conversion therapy

THE Scottish Government has said it may drop its proposed ban on conversion practices in Scotland in favour of backing UK-wide legislation.

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John Swinney confirms 'key' Creative Scotland fund can continue

JOHN Swinney has announced the resources required for Creative Scotland to continue the work of its Open Fund have now been made available.

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'No more money': John Swinney responds to strike threat from council staff

JOHN Swinney has said “no more money” can be put on the table to settle pay disputes with unions in local government ...

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