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Scottish Government ‘broke promise’ to Mossmorran workers, Swinney told

Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer raised the closure of the site during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

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SNP majority at Holyrood will end Starmer’s time at Number 10, claims Swinney

The Scottish First Minister said he has ‘no doubt’ the Prime Minister will be unable to remain in office.

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Scotland ‘utterly rejoicing’ after securing World Cup qualification – Swinney

The men’s squad will now make their first appearance in the tournament since 1998.

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Fans share delight after Scotland reach first men’s World Cup since 1998

Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 at Hampden in Glasgow.

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Swinney warns Starmer and Reeves of ‘risks’ if Budget fails to end austerity

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said the ending of austerity was what people are ‘desperately seeking’.

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Starmer ‘not available for Budget meeting’, says Swinney

The First Minister claimed it was easier for him to meet Donald Trump than the Prime Minister.

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Sheku Bayoh’s sister vows to continue ‘fight for justice’ after meeting Swinney

Mr Bayoh’s family said that John Swinney had told them the public inquiry into his death was of ‘paramount importance’.

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Swinney ‘open’ to grooming gangs inquiry as he praises courage of survivors

The First Minister is been pressed by one young victim to launch a probe.

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NHS will face pressure this winter during ‘challenging’ flu season, says Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar accused the Government of forcing the health service to ‘breaking point’.

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Scotland plans to issue £1.5bn of its own bonds – ‘kilts’ rather than gilts

Announcement by first minister John Swinney comes after Moody’s and S&P give country same credit rating as UK

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Bonds announcement a ‘proud day for Scotland’, says Swinney

The bonds will be designed to fund infrastructure programmes.

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Swinney urged by grooming gangs victim to launch national inquiry

Taylor has written to the Scottish First Minister about abuse she says she was subjected to while aged 13 and in care.

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Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

It comes after the Scottish Government was given the same high credit rating as the UK by two global agencies.

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Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists

Shona Robison spoke out ahead of First Minister John Swinney announcing details of a bond scheme by the Scottish Government.

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Swinney has ‘bottled it’ on nuclear, Starmer says as he urges SNP to end ban

The Prime Minister spoke after announcing the UK’s first small modular reactor in north Wales.

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BBC-Trump live: Broadcaster apologises to US president but rejects $1bn pay demand

US president had given corporation until Friday to respond to his lawsuit threat with compensation

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Robbie Gibb And The BBC Bias Backlash: What You Need To Know

Explore Robbie Gibb's BBC influence, Theresa May links, Gaza documentary block, Trump edit fallout, and John Swinney's 'untenable' verdict in the 2025 impartiality crisis.

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Who is Sir Robbie Gibb? Tory-linked BBC board member who 'led the charge' amid bias storm

Ex-Tory adviser Sir Robbie reportedly ‘led the charge’ at two BBC board meetings that discussed a bombshell memo from Michael Prescott

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The Independent UK

Swinney calls for swift and decisive action in tackling climate crisis

Gillian Martin is representing Scotland at the Cop30 summit in Brazil.

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Power firm sets out plans to deliver 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney welcomed SSEN Transmission’s investment as ‘great news’ for the country’s workforce and renewables sector.

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‘Wait and see’ if Reeves ups income tax but I will cut it in Scotland – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said taxes set by the Scottish Government are ‘too high’.

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Train derailment would have been ‘terrifying experience’, Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke after a train travelling between Glasgow and London came off the tracks on Monday morning.

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Swinney to raise whisky deal in talks with US ambassador

The First Minister has been pushing for Scotland’s national drink to be subject to lower trade tariffs.

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18-year-old elected as SNP councillor in by-election

Josh Fyvie’s win makes his the the largest party on Stirling Council.

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Swinney should focus on domestic policy rather than US whisky deal – Alexander

The First Minister has met with the president on the issue a number of times this year.

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