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John Swinney: We have an adequate supply of train drivers for future

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has insisted there are adequate numbers of train drivers for the future as he faced questions over ScotRail…

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John Swinney mocks Douglas Ross over his support for Boris Johnson

Following the publication of the Sue Gray report Douglas Ross refused to call for Boris Johnson to resign, but said he wanted him to step down when the Ukraine war ends.

Daily Record

John Swinney rejects claim ferry contracts were awarded for political gain

JOHN Swinney has dismissed claims that controversial CalMac ferry contracts were awarded by the Scottish Government for political gain.

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Douglas Ross told off for giving John Swinney new nickname during FMQs

THE Scottish Tory leader was told off for giving John Swinney a new nickname during First Minister’s Questions.

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Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQ's after being 'floored' with Covid as John Swinney to step in

The First Minister said that she has been "floored" after catching Covid-19 last week, and announced on Thursday morning that she is still not well enough to make an appearance at Holyrood

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQs today as SNP leader 'still not very well' with covid

John Swinney will step in to take questions from Douglas Ross, Anas Sarwar and MSPs at Holyrood this lunchtime.

Daily Record

Sturgeon to miss FMQs as she continues recovery from coronavirus

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will stand in for her on Thursday.

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Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQS after being 'floored' by coronavirus

NICOLA Sturgeon will miss First Minister’s Questions as she recovers from Covid-19.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon breaks record as longest-serving First Minister

WHEN she was elected as First Minister in 2014, Nicola Sturgeon made history as the first woman to take charge in Bute House.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland in 'ludicrous position' after bills rejected by UK Supreme Court, John Swinney says

SCOTLAND is in a “ludicrous constitutional position”, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said as he vowed to consult on changes to two bills…

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Sinn Fein vow to strengthen the ‘bonds of friendship’ with Scotland

SINN Fein’s Michelle O’Neill is determined to strengthen the “bonds of friendship” with Scotland and the Scottish Government while working…

The National (Scotland)

SNP make 'major concessions' on Covid 'power grab' bill after outcry

THE Scottish Government has significantly walked back parts of its controversial Covid “power grab” bill, John Swinney has announced.

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Holyrood to debate 'Henry VIII' powers in Covid Recovery Bill

HOLYROOD is deciding whether to pass sweeping new laws which would allow the Government to enforce lockdowns without parliamentary approval.

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John Swinney under pressure in Cal Mac ferry fiasco as documents point to his involvement

The Deputy First Minister was revealed to have given the ultimate approval to the disastrous deal to build two Cal Mac ferries at Ferguson Marine.

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Nicola Sturgeon insists John Swinney did not give crucial final ferries sign off

NICOLA Sturgeon has insisted it was Derek Mackay, not the Deputy First Minister, who signed off the award of botched ferries contracts to Ferguson…

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Scottish Government finds 'missing' document showing who approved Ferguson ferries

Emails show that John Swinney was involved in the sign off, raising calls for a public inquiry

The National (Scotland)

Key document in CalMac ferry saga is FOUND, SNP transport minister announces

THE key document which was believed missing in the ferries debacle which explained why the Scottish Government took the risk with the project has…

Daily Record

2022 Local Elections: SNP overtake Conservatives to become largest party in Perth and Kinross Council

Perthshire North MSP and Deputy First Minister John Swinney called it "an absolutely astounding result"

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Top politicians pay tribute as Scotland Food and Drink boss announces resignation

TRIBUTES have poured in after James Withers, the chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink, announced he will be stepping down.

The National (Scotland)

Ministers under 'cross-party pressure to discharge hospital patients to care homes'

Swinney has said ministers were under pressure to discharge patients from hospitals to care homes from “all political parties”

The National (Scotland)

FM hails John Swinney as 'nicest guy in politics' as he hits 25-year milestone

The First Minister led tributes to the Covid-19 Recovery Secretary as he celebrated the milestone.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon accused of leaving broken promises a year on from SNP's election win

The party vowed to bring in major schemes such as free laptops for children and bikes for poorer youngsters but this is yet to happen.

Daily Record

Scottish Government appoints external investigators to handle complaints following Alex Salmond case

Following a review of the Government's complaints procedure, new rules around formal complaints of bullying, harassment and discrimination made by civil servants were introduced in February.

Glasgow Live

Scotland's domestic vaccine passport scheme to be 'switched off'

Scotland's Deputy First Minister has said it "would no longer be appropriate" for the Covid Status Certification scheme to be used by businesses and venues.

Daily Record

Vaccine passports to be 'switched off' in Scotland, confirms John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister has said it “would no longer be appropriate” for the Covid status certification scheme to be used by businesses.

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