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John Swinney responds to Nicola Sturgeon's election campaign attack

JOHN Swinney has hit back at criticism from Nicola Sturgeon over the SNP's election campaign.

The National (Scotland)

Swinney defends election campaign after attack from Sturgeon in memoir foreword

In a new foreword, the former SNP leader said the campaign was detached from the issues impacting Scots and lacking ‘vision’.

Evening Standard

Calls to end ‘antiquated’ exam system as 150,000 pupils receive their results

The Scottish Greens have urged the Government to implement the recommendations of an expert review from 2023

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Scottish students achieve record pass rate on exam results day

Scotland’s Education Secretary, Mairi McAllan, described the outcomes as ‘incredibly positive’

The Independent UK

Scottish pupils receive exam results as National 5 passes reach record levels

Scottish pupils received their exam results on Tuesday, with the number of passes at National 5 reaching record levels. Almost 270,000 students received a passing grade at National 5, an increase from around 262,000 last year. Pass rates for National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher all saw an increase, reaching…

The Independent UK

Education Secretary confirms free bag for all Primary 1 pupils will be 'backpack'

SCOTLAND'S Education Secretary has confirmed Scotland’s new “Welcome to School Bag" will be a backpack, after a backlash to…

The National (Scotland)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame plans for CCA building blasted as 'betrayal for Glasgow'

PLANS to turn a former Glasgow-based art centre into a Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame have been described as “a betrayal of what that building…

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Creative Scotland to sell CCA building after art hub collapsed into liquidation

CREATIVE Scotland is looking to sell the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) building after the Glasgow-based art centre fell into liquidation at the…

The National (Scotland)

Reform MSP blasted for sending children to private school in England

A Reform MSP has been blasted for sending her children to a private school in England instead of educating them in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Creative Scotland chief executive steps down after nearly eight years

The chief executive of Creative Scotland has announced he will step down from the role

The National (Scotland)

Scottish schools to be 'phone-free environments' under new law, SNP announce

SCOTTISH schools will become “phone-free environments” under new legislation, the SNP have said ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The National (Scotland)

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.

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.

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I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan

With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.

Evening Standard

I think we’ve reached ‘peak Reform’, says senior SNP MSP

Mairi McAllan said Reform UK ‘lacks credibility’.

Evening Standard

Alexander highlights ‘stark contrast’ in talks on Grangemouth and Mossmorran

The Scottish Secretary said Mossmorran bosses had, unlike Grangemouth management, been unable to demonstrate a ‘pathway to profitability’.

Evening Standard

Scottish independence ‘not a punt’ on the country’s future, says McAllan

The Housing Secretary said the party was not planning on failing to get a majority.

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The National (Scotland)

'Important step forwards' as Housing Bill passes with plan for rent controls

RENT controls are set to be introduced in Scotland after the Government’s housing reform legislation passed at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government 'protecting profits' with Housing Bill climbdown, union says

A TENANTS union has accused the Scottish Government of “prioritising landlords” ahead of a key vote on the Housing Bill ...

The National (Scotland)

Rough sleeping in Scotland at worst level on record, new figures show

THE number of people who reported having slept rough before making a homelessness application is at the highest level on record, new figures show

The National (Scotland)

Greens to force vote on tax for second homes in Gaelic-speaking communities

THE Scottish Greens are set to force a vote on increasing taxes on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking communities.

The National (Scotland)

SNP pledge £4.9bn for housing emergency – but activists say 'entire plan undermined'

HOUSING Secretary Mairi McAllan has pledged almost £5 billion over the next five years ...

The National (Scotland)

I have no intention of reshuffling Cabinet before election, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he has “no intention” of reshuffling his Cabinet ahead of the Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government minister joins march in support of Palestine

A SCOTTISH Government minister joined Saturday's protest in support of Palestine

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