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SNP announce candidates for two Westminster by-elections

THE SNP have announced their candidates for two upcoming Westminster by-elections

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Scotland: Jenny Gilruth expected to become Deputy First Minister in new SNP team

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is set to announce his new cabinet. Jenny Gilruth is tipped to become Deputy First Minister. Swinney was sworn in for his second term. His government will focus on the cost-of-living crisis and NHS reforms. The SNP won 58 seats in the recent election. New…

The Times of India · May 20

Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard · May 20

John Curtice reveals winners and losers of Scottish elections' voting system

REFORM UK would be Scotland’s second largest party behind the SNP while Labour and the Greens tied for third if the Scottish election system…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney

The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed.

Evening Standard · May 20

Price caps row shows stark divide in media framing of SNP and Labour

THE Treasury has denied any plans to bring in food price caps after newspaper reports suggested Labour could be seeking to copy the SNP plans, but…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Fury as Labour roll back Russian oil sanctions while 'killing Scotland's North Sea'

A UK Government minister repeatedly ducked questions as he was confronted about Labour relaxing sanctions on Russian oil.

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Swinney sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet appointments

It comes after the SNP’s election victory earlier this month.

Evening Standard · May 20

Treasury minister denies UK plan to cap food prices is 'mimicking SNP'

A TREASURY minister has denied that the UK Government is planning to ask supermarkets to cap essential food prices – mimicking an SNP election…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

SNP elect new group leader after councillor resigns to take Holyrood seat

Edinburgh Council’s SNP group has voted in a new leader with close to 10 years of experience in city politics after the group’s last boss was…

The National (Scotland) · May 20