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Israeli decision to take over Gaza City ‘utterly unacceptable’ – Swinney

The First Minister has renewed calls for a ceasefire after Benjamin Netanyahu approved plans for a major escalation in the conflict.

Evening Standard

International community must stop Israel's Gaza City takeover plan, John Swinney says

Politicians across the UK have reacted to the news that Israel's security council has approved a plan to take over Gaza City

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon brands Israel actions in Gaza 'nothing short of genocide'

NICOLA Sturgeon has said that Israel’s actions in Gaza are “nothing short of a genocide” in a major intervention following pressure from her…

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian view on the SNP’s future: cracks are beginning to show

Editorial: Scotland’s ruling party has lost two charismatic women in Kate Forbes and Mhairi Black. The future offers both rewards and dangers

The Guardian - UK

'No Scotland, no party': Scott McTominay and Caroline Weir nominated for Ballon d'Or

JOHN Swinney has congratulated two Scottish footballers on their Ballon d’Or nominations

The National (Scotland)

'Words are not enough': Ross Greer urges action on Scottish Israel boycott plan

ROSS Greer has said that “words are not enough” as he sought to keep the pressure on the Scottish Government after it was revealed ministers…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to consider imposing state boycott on Israel

The Scottish Government is considering imposing a state boycott on Israel, The National can reveal

The National (Scotland)

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Media 'giving false impression' Scots care about independence, Tory MP claims

THE media are giving the “false impression” that people in Scotland care about independence, a Tory MP has claimed ...

The National (Scotland)

As Ian Blackford considers a return, it's time to look at political comebacks

Ian Blackford is considering following in the footsteps of John Swinney in making a political comeback after some time away from the limelight. But…

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice lays out 'most likely' route to new Scottish independence referendum

PROFESSOR John Curtice has laid out the “most likely” way that he believes a second Scottish independence referendum will be held ...

The National (Scotland)

'It won't work': John Swinney dismisses SNP members' rival independence plan

SNP leader John Swinney has dismissed an independence strategy backed by more than 40 party branches, saying it is “not going to work” ...

The National (Scotland)

Could, and should, the SNP move left without Kate Forbes? Pollsters have their say

KATE Forbes announcing she will step down next year has sent shockwaves around Scotland's political establishment ...

The National (Scotland)

Record number of hip and knee replacements carried out at Scottish hospitals

A record number of hip and knee replacements were carried out at Scottish hospitals last year, new figures have shown.

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice gives verdict on John Swinney's indyref2 plan and SNP chances in 2026

PROFESSOR John Curtice has weighed in on John Swinney’s plan to win a second Scottish independence referendum ...

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Forbes calls for change for parents in politics after decision to quit

The Scottish Deputy First Minister announced on Monday she would not seek re-election.

The National (Scotland)

What Kate Forbes's exit means for future SNP leadership hopefuls

HOURS after Kate Forbes announced she was stepping down as an MSP at the next election, two people who may have expected to face off against her in…

The National (Scotland)

From rising star to Deputy First Minister – Kate Forbes' career as she stands down

KATE Forbes was seen as one of the rising stars in the SNP and was frequently touted as a future party leader, but has now announced she will be…

The National (Scotland)

UK has taken 'too long to act' over plan for medical evacuation of children from Gaza

JOHN Swinney has accused the UK Government of taking “too long to act” after it was confirmed that hundreds of children in Gaza could be…

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Evening Standard

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said she does not wish to ‘miss any more of the precious early years of family life’.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood in 2026 – read her resignation statements in full

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has announced that she will not stand in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

Here's why the Labour Government wants you to feel as if war is on the horizon

THE UK Government wants the public to believe the country needs to be “battle-ready” – but it won’t increase jobs or make the country…

The National (Scotland)

Keith Brown: UK can't ignore indyref2 demand with an SNP majority

WESTMINSTER won’t be able to ignore demands for a second independence referendum if the SNP wins a majority again in Holyrood, the party’s…

Evening Standard

Swinney welcomes bringing Gaza children to UK but ‘regrets’ it wasn’t sooner

The First Minister said Scotland will play its part to help the children harmed by Israel during the war in Gaza.

The National (Scotland)

SNP members set to hold second rebel meeting to challenge indyref strategy

SNP members are set to hold a second rebel meeting to challenge John Swinney’s independence strategy, The National can reveal.

The Independent UK

Pro‑Palestine protesters confront John Swinney at Edinburgh Fringe over Gaza

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted an event at the Edinburgh Fringe which featured Scottish First Minister John Swinney on Saturday (2 August).

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