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Swinney will call vote on referendum powers after Scottish elections

Top aide says SNP leader will seek approval to press for independence even if he fails to win majority on 7 May

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SNP on course to be largest party but short of a majority, poll finds

Reform would replace the Tories as the opposition, the survey found, and force Labour into third place at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Swinney vows to ‘hit the ground running’ on independence in next Parliament

The SNP leader is promising action in Holyrood on independence on the first sitting day after a new government is established.

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Push for indyref 2 powers would begin after government formed – Swinney

John Swinney set out his plans for the first 100 days if the SNP are returned to power.

Evening Standard

Swinney to outline 100-day plan for SNP government if re-elected

The First Minister is due to speak on Monday in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Holyrood election Scotland’s chance to vote ‘no confidence’ in Starmer – Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader said Sir Keir Starmer’s position is ‘untenable’.

Evening Standard

Independence could help Scotland’s energy work for the country – Swinney

The First Minister is campaigning in the Highlands on Saturday.

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Highlands and Islands ‘central to Scotland’s prosperity’ – Swinney

The party’s Highlands and Islands manifesto sets out plans for new action to support the region.

Evening Standard

Poor poll projections ‘motivating’ Scottish Conservatives – Findlay

Russell Findlay urged people to vote Scottish Conservative on the peach ballot paper.

Evening Standard

Michelle O’Neill says she is ‘not fixated on titles’ amid Stormont reform talk

The First Minister also described a ‘very challenging arrangement’ with the DUP in the Executive.

Evening Standard

Swinney recalls late-night talk with wife that led to him becoming FM

John Swinney was speaking at an event with actor Martin Compston.

Evening Standard

Movement for Scottish independence ‘unstoppable’, says Polanski

The Green Party leader likened the UK Government’s treatment of Scotland to locking the doors at a house party.

Evening Standard

Martin Compston joins John Swinney to warn of ‘significant threat’ from Reform

The actor campaigned for the SNP alongside the party’s leader in Greenock on Friday.

Evening Standard

‘This election is all to play for’: Can the Scottish Labour leader defy political gravity in May?

Anas Sarwar speaks to the Guardian about why he thinks the polls are wrong and how he hopes to end the SNP’s near 20-year dominance at Holyrood

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Martin Compston urges voters to back SNP to ‘keep Farage out of Scotland’

The Line Of Duty star accused Scottish Labour of wanting to do a deal with Reform UK after the Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

No major boost for Scottish Labour since Sarwar urged PM to quit – pollster

Emily Gray of Ipsos Scotland also said while the SNP looks on course to win, voters ‘have pretty low expectations’ of the party.

Evening Standard

More than a quarter of Scots trust no parties to fix housing crisis – poll

Two-thirds of those quizzed said they agreed Scotland was facing a housing emergency.

Evening Standard

Greens signal free buses and childcare as price for SNP deal at Holyrood

Co-leader Gillian Mackay suggested her party could be the SNP’s route to return to power but ruled out working with Labour.

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Swinney opens door to ‘voluntary’ food price cap scheme

The SNP proposed capping the prices of up to 50 items regarded as essential.

Evening Standard

Swinney criticises Starmer’s ‘vacuum of leadership’ amid Mandelson row

The Prime Minister has been under pressure after it emerged the peer failed vetting before being appointed US ambassador.

Evening Standard

Swinney skipping TV debate to avoid it being ‘group of blokes talking politics’

The First Minister has decided not to appear with all the other Scottish party leaders on Question Time this week.

The Independent UK

Cole-Hamilton having time of his life as Lib Dems seek best-ever Holyrood result

The Scottish Lib Dems believe they can win 10 constituency seats in May and return an MSP in all eight of the regions.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘fighting for his career’ amid ‘chaos’ at Westminster, John Swinney says

The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister is campaigning in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Swinney denies ‘running scared’ of defending record as he skips TV debate

The First Minister said he will be replaced on Question Time this week by Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan.

Evening Standard

Food price cap Bill will be passed this year, Swinney pledges

The First Minister was speaking at the STUC Congress in Dundee on Tuesday.

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