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Scotland’s economy avoids recession with growth of 0.1% in final quarter

GDP in Scotland is still 0.3% below pre-pandemic levels recorded in the final three months of 2019

Insider UK

Reinvest teacher strike savings John Swinney tells Perth and Kinross Council as parents voice concern

The saving to Perth and Kinross Council of from eight days of school closures in February and March triggered by teachers striking should go towards study hubs to help those sitting SQA exams advises Perthshire North MSP John Swinney in a response he made to concerned parents.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes responds to John Swinney comments on equal marriage views

KATE Forbes has responded to comments made by Deputy First Minister John Swinney about the leadership candidate’s stance on equal marriage.

The National (Scotland)

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Criticism of Kate Forbes is about her suitability to lead, says senior SNP figure

Deputy first minister John Swinney intervenes as activists call for Forbes to withdraw from leadership campaign

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney 'profoundly' disagrees with Kate Forbes over same sex marriage

The Deputy First Minister said SNP members will soon "make their judgment" on the views expressed by Forbes during the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record

Targeted strike action by teachers ‘indefensible’ – Swinney

Strikes are taking place in certain areas around the country.

The Independent UK

‘I profoundly disagree with views of Kate Forbes’, says John Swinney

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.

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Swinney: I profoundly disagree with views of SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.

The Independent UK

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)

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…

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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.

Daily Record

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

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)

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.

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Daily Record

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

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

The Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

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

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