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Swinney wants to ‘finish the task’ on Scottish independence

The Scottish First Minister said independence was an ‘urgent priority’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney apologises to islanders hit by over-budget and delayed ferries

THE First Minister has apologised to islanders impacted by delays in building two new ferries to serve the routes off Scotland’s west coast ...

The National (Scotland)

Swinney taking ‘nothing for granted’ on Budget despite Labour plans to abstain

The First Minister said the announcement Labour MSPs will abstain in Budget votes made him ‘more confident’ the proposals will pass.

Evening Standard

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John Swinney hits back at BBC presenter on question about Scottish independence

JOHN Swinney has said delivering independence is an “urgent priority” as he hit back at a BBC presenter during an interview on Wednesday…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says he would not refuse to meet Donald Trump in Scotland

The US president-elect is expected to visit the country this year.

Evening Standard

John Swinney says Budget will ‘maximise’ Scotland’s potential as energy leader

His comments come ahead of a visit to a battery energy storage system site in South Lanarkshire.

The Independent UK

Door still open in budget talks despite Labour abstentions, says Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has announced his party would abstain in the budget vote.

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Flu cases causing ‘very high levels of winter pressure’ for NHS, says Neil Gray

An increase in flu cases means Scotland’s NHS is facing “very high levels of winter pressure”, Health Secretary Neil Gray said, as the latest…

The National (Scotland)

SNP Budget to pass as Anas Sarwar confirms Scottish Labour will abstain on vote

ANAS Sarwar has confirmed Scottish Labour will abstain on a vote on the Scottish Budget in an interview with the BBC...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MPs challenged to 'stand up to Keir Starmer' on NIC tax hikes

THE SNP have challenged Scottish Labour MPs to “stand up to Keir Starmer” on the National Insurance tax hike...

The National (Scotland)

Shona Craven: ‘Don’t feed Elon Musk the troll’ is easier said than done

CHANCES are that by the time you read this, Elon Musk will have made headlines with yet another post on X ...

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar accuses Scottish government of ‘weakening every institution’

Scottish Labour leader sets out plan to revive party’s flagging fortunes before Holyrood elections

The Guardian - UK

Swinney vows to bring down number of Scots on NHS waiting lists

The First Minister hopes the Government’s plans for a National Care Service will not be an ‘impediment’ to reaching a budget deal.

Evening Standard

Musk’s comments on Labour minister Phillips were ‘reprehensible’ – Swinney

The First Minister also suggested rules about foreign donations to UK political should be tightened.

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John Swinney sparks anger from Greens and Labour with 'populist' Budget warning

FIRST Minister John Swinney has drawn anger from Holyrood opposition parties after warning that a failure to support his SNP Government’s Budget…

The Independent UK

Swinney warns of ‘real damage’ to NHS if opposition MSPs block budget

Scottish First Minister John Swinney warned of the impact if Holyrood fails to approve the Scottish Government’s budget for 2025-26.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney gives verdict on whether Elon Musk will ‘interfere’ in Holyrood election

John Swinney has given his verdict on whether he believes Elon Musk will attempt to “influence” the 2026 Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to deliver first major speech of 2025 – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is to deliver his first speech of the new year on Monday morning...

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Evening Standard

Talk of populist rise ‘preposterous’, says Findlay

First Minister John Swinney is expected to appeal to opposition parties to help pass his Government’s Budget.

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie: Scottish Government must not welcome Donald Trump

THE Scottish Government must make it clear Donald Trump is not welcome in the country, Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has said.

The Guardian - UK

Swinney to warn opposition of fuelling populism if Scottish budget not passed

Scottish Labour, Greens and Lib Dem MSPs accuse first minister of ‘creating false narrative’

The Independent UK

John Swinney warns against Scottish Budget stalemate

The First Minister will urge other parties to come together and back the Budget.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says Budget offers 'hope' as he urges opposition parties to back it

THE First Minister will urge opposition parties to back a Scottish Government Budget offering “delivery and hope” in his first speech of the new…

The Independent UK

Swinney urges Scottish Parliament to pass Budget of ‘delivery and hope’

John Swinney will give a speech in Edinburgh on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish organisations join John Swinney to raise National Insurance fears

NEARLY 50 Scottish organisations have backed a call from John Swinney for Labour to reverse the “highly damaging” increase to employer National…

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