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Swinney is ‘best politician in Scotland’, says Flynn amid leadership speculation

There have been suggestions the SNP MP may use a possible move to Holyrood next year to advance his career.

Evening Standard

Labour was warned of ‘real and present danger’ to oil and gas sector – Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader was speaking after Harbour Energy announced the loss of 250 jobs.

Evening Standard

Stephen Flynn calls out BBC Scotland host for 'distasteful' question

STEPHEN Flynn has called out a BBC host for asking a “distasteful” question about his leadership ambitions after John Swinney announced he would…

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How Donald Trump's tariffs have impacted Scotch whisky sales – in figures

THE world’s economy is still reeling from Donald Trump’s “liberation day” on April 2 – which saw him levy tariffs on almost every country…

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Must Holyrood elections be all about Nigel Farage? Scotland's politicians think so

The Holyrood elections are a year away, and more than one of Scotland’s political parties took the chance on Wednesday to launch their campaigns

The National (Scotland)

A new poll puts Reform second at Holyrood. Here's why this is far from certain

SNOWBALL effects are a very real phenomenon in electoral politics ...

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Independence 'back on table' if Holyrood has pro-Yes majority, Scottish Tories admit

INDEPENDENCE will be “back on the table” if Scotland elects a majority of MSPs who oppose the Union at next year’s Holyrood elections, the…

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John Swinney pours cold water on SNP holding 'pro-independence convention'

JOHN Swinney has poured cold water on the idea of a convention of pro-independence parties ahead of the 2026 election, saying his SNP are “just…

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Five more years of Swinney would be ‘catastrophic’ for Scotland, Findlay warns

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay hit out at both the Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in a speech.

Evening Standard

Reform UK to be Scotland’s second largest party at Holyrood, poll suggests

The Survation survey suggests Nigel Farage’s party will beat the Tories and Labour to become the main opposition at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

‘Democratic majority’ of pro-indy MSPs should lead to referendum, says Swinney

The First Minister laid out his views as he gathered together his candidates for next year’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Scotland faces a simple choice in 2026: Swinney or me, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader accused the First Minister of wanting to ‘defraud’ the people of Scotland during a speech in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Farage may not be in office but he is very much in power, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking in Edinburgh at a gathering of SNP candidates for next year’s Holyrood election.

The Independent UK

Reform set to overtake Scottish Labour in Holyrood, polling finds

REFORM UK are set to overtake Scottish Labour at the next Holyrood election, according to new polling.

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Nigel Farage 'isn’t in office but is in power', warns John Swinney

FIRST MINISTER John Swinney has warned that Nigel Farage may not be in office “but he is very much in power,” as he warns that Labour’s…

Evening Standard

Swinney seeks to ‘bring people together’ following debate over gender rights

The Scottish First Minister said the issue had caused a ‘tremendous amount of difficulty and hurt’.

The Independent UK

Swinney says becoming Scottish First Minister ‘not part of a well-crafted plan’

John Swinney was voted in as First Minister by MSPs at Holyrood on May 7 last year.

The Independent UK

Swinney will ‘absolutely’ serve five years as First Minister if SNP wins in 2026

The SNP leader made clear he would serve a full five-year term if his party wins next May’s Scottish Parliament election.

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Former MPs and current SNP Westminster leader standing for Holyrood next May

Stephen Flynn is hoping to win the Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine seat, with a number of former SNP MPs also standing for Holyrood.

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Swinney says Scotland will be only part of UK to tackle cost of living crisis

Scottish first minister criticises Keir Starmer’s Labour in his programme for government statement

Evening Standard

Swinney accused of ‘treading water’ over Government plans for the next year

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted his programme for government is a ‘programme for a better Scotland’.

Evening Standard

SNP’s ‘flimsy’ programme for government offers ‘more of the same’, says Findlay

John Swinney’s plans were also criticised by Scottish Labour leader who asked the First Minister: ‘Is that it?’

Evening Standard

Swinney says he offers a ‘programme for a better Scotland’

The Scottish First Minister promised more GP appointments and to end peak-time rail fares for travellers ‘for good’.

The Independent UK

Swinney says campaigning in Holyrood by-election is ‘tough’

The SNP leader has been campaigning in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonhouse, where a vote is being held after the death of Christina McKelvie.

Evening Standard

Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans

The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

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