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Swinney ‘horrified’ by arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

The First Minister’s comments come after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called on communities to ‘stand together’ following the attack.

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Scottish Government appoints group to create memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

Funding will be met by the UK Government.

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Electric mail aircraft demo labelled ‘important’ step in rural area deliveries

The flights, which took place on Friday, flew between Glasgow and Dundee.

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Swinney rejects assertion he cancelled briefing on US military use of airport

The First Minister was due to be briefed on the situation on Thursday.

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Ryanair to create hundreds of jobs in £40m airport expansion plans

The company will also build a new 11,938 sq m, four-bay heavy maintenance hangar

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Ryanair to create 450 jobs in £40m Prestwick Airport expansion

The company said the expansion meant the site would become its largest heavy maintenance hangar.

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Michelle O’Neill backs ‘urgent meeting’ with Prime Minister on energy costs

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said the Government’s proposed energy price intervention is ‘completely tone-deaf’.

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Swinney to consider planning law change in wake of Glasgow fire

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Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

The First Minister said there was a ‘suggestion’ Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander would need to be at the briefing.

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Reform vows to cut number of MSPs and quangos in manifesto for Holyrood vote

The party outlined its candidates and policy platform at an event in Renfrewshire on Thursday.

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Hospital openings delayed by ‘repeated mistakes’ from QEUH, claims Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader made the comments during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

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Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey

The Defence Secretary also said the Scottish Government-owned airport is not being used for strike operations on Iran.

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Rise of Reform partly due to racism, says John Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister also said some people support Nigel Farage’s party because they are ‘fed up with the state of our society’.

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‘Exemplify joy of dispute and debate’, Forbes urges new MSPs in final speech

The Deputy First Minister is stepping down as an MSP at May’s election.

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The Guardian view on the fragile politics of the union: Labour’s woes have consequences beyond Westminster

Editorial: Following May’s elections, first ministers committed to independence could be in place in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast

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It took ‘too long’ for Celtic and Rangers to condemn fan disorder – Swinney

Police and stewards were attacked when supporters of both clubs stormed the pitch following the Scottish Cup quarter final tie last Sunday.

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UK faces ‘seismic moment’ as nationalists target election wins, says John Swinney

SNP leader hails prospect of success for parties in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that want to break up union

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Militaries involved in illegal wars ‘would be banned from independent Scotland’

The First Minister told the SNP conference Scotland can be a ‘voice for peace’.

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John Swinney promises ‘transformational’ help with childcare if SNP re-elected

The SNP leader also promised help for those seeking to buy their first home if his party wins the Scottish Parliament election in May.

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Swinney announces £11m support for Glasgow fire impact

The Scottish Government is working with the local council to finalise the scheme.

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SNP ‘within touching distance’ of winning Holyrood majority in May, Flynn says

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the claim as he addressed the party’s campaign conference in Edinburgh.

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How to watch Ireland vs Scotland: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations today

Two title hopefuls face off in Dublin

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Why John Swinney will not be taking son to an Old Firm match

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I would not take my son to an Old Firm game, says Swinney after latest disorder

Fans of both clubs invaded the pitch after the end of the game at Ibrox last week, with stewards and police attacked.

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Better future possible for Scotland away from Westminster, John Swinney to say

The First Minister will tell an SNP conference that Westminster’s economic model is ‘totally broken’.

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