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Scottish councils to receive extra £100 million Budget boost

The windfall came from extra Barnett consequentials and a forecasting error

Insider UK

Teachers in Scotland begin targeted strikes in key constituencies

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland are involved in a long-running pay dispute.

The Independent UK

John Swinney U-turns on culture cuts as councils get 11th hour cash boost

JOHN Swinney has announced a U-turn on plans to slash cultural funding as he unveiled a last-minute cash boost of £100 million.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish councils to receive extra £100m boost, reveals John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister revealed the additional money had come from the UK Government because of a forecasting error.

The Independent UK

John Swinney announces £100m funding for councils to help settle pay disputes

Cash-strapped local authorities will be able to charge Scots higher fees for parking infringement penalties as part of the Scottish Government budget plan.

Daily Record

MSPs urged to back Budget putting 'limited resources where most needed'

THE Deputy First Minister has urged MSPs to approve tax and spending plans for the coming year which will see the “limited resources” of the…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney: Scottish budget uses ‘limited resources’ where they are needed most

The Deputy First Minister spoke out on the ‘progressive choices’ made in the Scottish Government’s budget for 2023-24.

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John Swinney calls for industrial action in schools to be called off

Schools in John Swinney's constituency are set to close on Wednesday for three days as part of targeted strikes

Daily Record

SNP ministers 'contradict party policy' backing freeports that 'undermine devolution'

SNP ministers are accused of acting “in contradiction of party policy” in the decision to help the Tories open two freeports in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney promises Scottish Budget will provide 'stability'

BUDGET proposals will lead to “stability” for Scotland, John Swinney has said, ahead of Holyrood’s final vote on the 2023-24 financial plans.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government 'at war' with Westminster over Tory anti-strike bid

The Scottish Government is set to reject the anti-walkout laws.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan announce SNP leadership bids

Both have announced plans to enter the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The Independent UK

SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

Some important figures have ruled themselves out of the contest

The Independent UK

John Swinney: 'Preposterous’ to allow former members to return for leadership vote

JOHN Swinney has said it would be “preposterous” to let former SNP members back into the party to vote in the election to replace Nicola…

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De facto referendum plan is 'dead in the water', says NEC member

SENIOR SNP figures have said a plan to make the next Westminster election a de facto independence referendum is “dead in the water”.

Daily Record

John Swinney insists independence 'must address the issues that matter to Scots'

The Deputy First Minister last night ruled himself out of the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.

Daily Record

Dozens of schools to close in Perthshire as striking teachers target constituencies of leading politicians

The planned industrial action over an ongoing dispute over pay is specifically targeting Perthshire because it is represented at Holyrood by Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP

The Guardian - UK

Swinney calls for end to SNP divisions after ruling himself out as leader

Deputy first minister urges party to unite and ‘anchor SNP in mainstream of Scottish politics’

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The Independent UK

‘Preposterous’ to readmit former SNP members during leadership race – Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said the SNP needed ‘fresh perspective’ to build the case for independence.

Daily Record

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

Mr Swinney said the decision not to run came after he "thought carefully" about if he should stand and had to be sure what he did was "right for my family, the Scottish National Party and our country".

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney rules himself out of SNP leadership race

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has ruled himself out of the SNP leadership race.

The Independent UK

John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not enter the race to become first minister and leader of the SNP.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon's constituency to be ‘targeted’ with extra teacher strikes

CHILDREN attending school in the constituencies of key politicians including Scotland’s First Minister will face an extra six days of disruption…

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf 'to stand for SNP leadership' after shock resignation of Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE: A friend of the MSP said the Health Secretary would campaign based on his experience and promise to serve as a "unifying" force for the party.

The Independent UK

SNP leadership race: What are the candidates views on gender recognition reform?

The SNP is to pick a candidate to replace the outgoing first minister

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