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3h ago John Swinney hits out at Malcolm Offord for 'peddling drug policy disinformation'
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5h ago British activist held in Indian jail for nine years without conviction is freed on bail

SNP Government publishes 'most significant ministerial code changes in 16 years'

THE SNP Government has updated its ministerial code in changes John Swinney has called the “most significant” in 16 years ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

John Swinney thanks 'pioneer' Humza Yousaf after announcement he'll stand down as MSP

FIRST Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to Humza Yousaf as the former SNP leader announced he would stand down as an MSP in 2026...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

Read Humza Yousaf's full statement as he says he's stepping down at 2026 election

FORMER first minister Humza Yousaf has said he will step down at the next Holyrood election...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

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Scottish businesses trust SNP more than Labour, new research suggests

SCOTTISH businesses trust the SNP more than Labour as nearly half of firms believe John Swinney’s government understands their concerns,…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024

John Swinney condemns 'unacceptable' Old Firm violence in Glasgow

Disorder before the Old Firm game on Sunday was “completely and utterly unacceptable”, First Minister John Swinney said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024

Old Firm cup final disorder ‘completely and utterly unacceptable’, says Swinney

One officer was injured during the disorder and a 26-year-old man was taken to hospital as a result of a serious assault, police said.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Behaviour of men and boys in Scotland is 'chilling', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said the behaviour of men and boys in Scotland is “chilling” after schoolgirls told him violence against women is one of the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2024

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Major Yes poll won't trigger flurry of action from SNP high command – here's why

POLLING giving Yes its biggest lead in more than four years has been met with delight within the SNP – but don’t expect it to result in promises…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2024

Budget will deliver ‘real progress’ for Scotland – Swinney

Mr Swinney said the Budget focuses on the issues which matter most to people such as the NHS.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2024

Scottish Government to consider new offence of non-fatal strangulation

John Swinney has pledged the Scottish Government will give “serious consideration” for non-fatal strangulation to be made a specific criminal…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

John Swinney challenged on phone call with Donald Trump at FMQs

JOHN Swinney was challenged by Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater on his recent phone call with Donald Trump at FMQs...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024

Tories repeatedly told off at FMQs as John Swinney labels party a 'disgrace'

JOHN Swinney branded the Scottish Tories a “disgrace” during a First Minister’s Questions where the party were repeatedly told off for…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024

John Swinney scolds Anas Sarwar at FMQs for accidentally voting with Tories TWICE

JOHN Swinney has poked fun at Scottish Labour’s leader as he voted with the Scottish Conservatives on Wednesday afternoon...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024

Scotland lobbies Trump to exclude it from threatened tariffs on whisky

First minister seeks to persuade Trump of whisky’s significant economic and cultural status during phone call

The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

John Swinney considering 'strong arguments' for social media ban for under-16s

JOHN Swinney is considering a ban on social media for under 16s ...

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

No discussion with Trump on his ‘policy agenda’ during call, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke to the US president-elect on the phone on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

Donald Trump showed 'enthusiasm' for Scotland visit on phone call, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said that Donald Trump indicated a “willingness and enthusiasm” to come to Scotland during the pair’s phone call on Tuesday…

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024

John Swinney to auction Christmas card picture to help children’s charity

The First Minister has chosen a picture by PA Media photographer Jane Barlow for his official card, which will raise money for Children First.

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The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

We should think about NCS outside of ‘institutional architecture’, says Swinney

The Scottish Government paused plans for the National Care Service last month.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

John Swinney holds 'introductory call' with Donald Trump

The First Minister has held an “introductory call” with incoming US president Donald Trump.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

First Minister opens new £68 million surgical centre in Clydebank

First Minister John Swinney has opened a new £68 million surgical centre in Clydebank.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

Next Holyrood election about 'hope' and SNP will be ready, says John Swinney

The 2026 Holyrood election will be about hope, John Swinney has said, as he pledged that the SNP will be ready to fight it.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Next Holyrood election about hope and SNP will be ready, says Swinney

The SNP will have been in power for 19 years when it goes before the electorate again in 2026.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

Allegations against Edinburgh City Council leader ‘very serious’, says John Swinney

ALLEGATIONS against Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day are “very serious”, John Swinney has said as calls for his resignation grow.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Scotland’s First Minister stresses the need for ‘stable solution’ in Syria

John Swinney said the demise of the Assad regime is welcome as its ‘brutality’ was ‘without doubt’.

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