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University of Dundee job losses should be ‘wake-up call’, Swinney told

The university announced on Tuesday it plans to cut 632 jobs as it bids to plug a £35 million deficit.

Evening Standard

Swinney defends Sturgeon’s record against accusations of failure

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay took aim at the former first minister after she announced her intention to leave Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Tory MSP slapped down by Presiding Officer amid combative FMQs

A TORY MSP was slapped down and told off by Holyrood’s Presiding Officer at a fiery First Minister’s Questions ...

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John Swinney pans Tories' 'graceless' Nicola Sturgeon attacks in fiery FMQs

JOHN Swinney has panned the Scottish Conservatives over their “graceless” response to Nicola Sturgeon’s decision to leave the Holyrood…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP says she will not seek re-election in 2026

Natalie Don-Innes made the announcement on X on Wednesday night.

Evening Standard

John Swinney defends SNP’s green heating U-turn as charities call it 'huge mistake'

JOHN Swinney has defended the SNP Government’s decision to scrap plans to make homeowners switch to green heating systems after fierce criticism…

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Swinney voices concern at ‘extreme situation’ at University of Dundee

The First Minister’s comments come a day after the university said it will cut more than 600 jobs as it bids to tackle a £35 million deficit.

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Sturgeon ‘changed Scottish lives for the better’ – Swinney

First Minister John Swinney thanked Nicola Sturgeon for her contribution to public life.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon to stand down as MSP next year

Scotland’s former first minister, who led SNP from 2014 until 2023, says she will not seek re-election in 2026

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King and Sir Chris Hoy kick off Glasgow Commonwealth Games countdown

Charles handed a wooden baton to the six-time Olympic champion to launch the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace

Evening Standard

King to launch Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Baton Relay with Chris Hoy

THE King will launch the inaugural King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, officially starting the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits’ from Commonwealth Games on milestone day

There are 500 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Nation unites in a day of reflection to mark fifth anniversary of Covid-19

Hundreds of events were hosted where the pain, grief, compassion and sacrifice of those difficult times was remembered.

Evening Standard

John Swinney attends memorial on Covid Day of Reflection

The First Minister has sent his “deepest condolences” to people who lost loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Scottish Government met with fossil fuel industry more than 100 times in six months

Scottish Government officials met with fossil fuel companies and lobbyists more than 100 times in John Swinney’s first six months as First…

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John Swinney to meet with group pushing for change to definition of gender

The First Minister is set to meet with a campaign group which is pushing to change the Scottish Government's definition of "woman".

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Reform UK Slams John Swinney as ‘Jealous Juvenile’ in Fiery Clash

Richard Tice’s visit to a Glasgow chippie took a dramatic turn as he revealed two more former Scottish Conservative councilors had defected to Reform UK.

Evening Standard

Swinney denies SNP gender stance boosted Reform as Sturgeon heckled at IWD event

Speaking in Glasgow, Mr Swinney cited ex-MP Winnie Ewing as a woman who inspired him, on International Women’s Day.

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Swinney: I feared for survival of SNP at end of Yousaf tenure

John Swinney stood unopposed for the post.

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Keir Starmer Shuts Down White House ‘Baiting’ with Bold Display of Leadership

Keir Starmer's leadership during the crisis between Presidents Trump and Zelensky has truly stood out. When the Oval Office row erupted.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney 'pushed SNP to back Iraq war', party grandee claims

JOHN Swinney pushed the SNP to come out in support of the Iraq war during his first tenure as leader, a former Scottish Cabinet secretary has said…

The National (Scotland)

Falkirk raises council tax by 15.6 per cent in Scotland's biggest hike yet

FALKIRK has imposed Scotland's biggest council tax hike this year so far as elected members agreed to increase bills by 15.6 per cent.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney responds to Ian Blackford’s call for Trident disarmament rethink

JOHN Swinney has responded to SNP grandee Ian Blackford after he called for the party to change its stance on the unilateral disarmament of the…

The National (Scotland)

Planned changes to worship in Scottish schools branded 'wholly inadequate'

PLANS to make changes to religious observance in Scottish schools have been branded “wholly inadequate” after MSPs from a variety of parties…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney ridicules Russell Findlay over school leaving age proposal

THE First Minister hit out at Russell Findlay over his party’s proposal to cut the age children can leave school.

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