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Swinney has ‘bottled it’ on nuclear, Starmer says as he urges SNP to end ban

The Prime Minister spoke after announcing the UK’s first small modular reactor in north Wales.

Evening Standard

BBC-Trump live: Broadcaster apologises to US president but rejects $1bn pay demand

US president had given corporation until Friday to respond to his lawsuit threat with compensation

The Independent UK

Robbie Gibb And The BBC Bias Backlash: What You Need To Know

Explore Robbie Gibb's BBC influence, Theresa May links, Gaza documentary block, Trump edit fallout, and John Swinney's 'untenable' verdict in the 2025 impartiality crisis.

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Who is Sir Robbie Gibb? Tory-linked BBC board member who 'led the charge' amid bias storm

Ex-Tory adviser Sir Robbie reportedly ‘led the charge’ at two BBC board meetings that discussed a bombshell memo from Michael Prescott

Evening Standard

Swinney calls for swift and decisive action in tackling climate crisis

Gillian Martin is representing Scotland at the Cop30 summit in Brazil.

The Independent UK

Power firm sets out plans to deliver 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney welcomed SSEN Transmission’s investment as ‘great news’ for the country’s workforce and renewables sector.

Evening Standard

‘Wait and see’ if Reeves ups income tax but I will cut it in Scotland – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said taxes set by the Scottish Government are ‘too high’.

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Train derailment would have been ‘terrifying experience’, Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke after a train travelling between Glasgow and London came off the tracks on Monday morning.

Evening Standard

Swinney to raise whisky deal in talks with US ambassador

The First Minister has been pushing for Scotland’s national drink to be subject to lower trade tariffs.

Evening Standard

18-year-old elected as SNP councillor in by-election

Josh Fyvie’s win makes his the the largest party on Stirling Council.

Evening Standard

Swinney should focus on domestic policy rather than US whisky deal – Alexander

The First Minister has met with the president on the issue a number of times this year.

Evening Standard

SNP and Plaid would resist ‘consuming of UK politics by far-right’, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister met Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth at Bute House in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Swinney accuses Reeves of ‘extraordinary carelessness’ in home letting row

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday a probe into the issue was not necessary.

Evening Standard

Reform councillor’s Sharia law claims ‘ludicrous, absurd and divisive’ – Swinney

Audrey Dempsey made the remark at a meeting of the party’s Glasgow branch.

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SNP and Plaid Cymru seek to give voters a ‘positive alternative’ to Westminster

SNP leader and Scottish First Minister John Swinney will hold talks with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Home Office minister defends plans to house asylum seekers on military bases

Asylum minister Alex Norris said the two sites in Inverness and East Sussex are an ‘important part’ of driving down hotel use.

The Independent UK

Former MP set to make acting debut in new BBC drama

She stepped down as a MP in 2024

Evening Standard

Home Office took ‘poor approach’ to asylum barracks announcement – Swinney

The First Minister said the sensitive handling required ‘has been missing from how the Home Office has gone about this’.

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Holyrood not strong enough to protect Scotland from Reform government – Swinney

The First Minister used a speech to paint Nigel Farage’s party as a threat in a bid to drive voters to the SNP.

Evening Standard

John Swinney to ask if Holyrood is strong enough to stand up to Reform ‘threat’

The First Minister and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will address a conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Swinney willing to meet with Sheku Bayoh family after inquiry chairman quits

The First Minister spoke after Lord Bracadale stood down from his position.

Evening Standard

Contract signed for construction of ‘hall for all’ concert venue

Work on the Dunard Centre in Edinburgh will begin within weeks and the project is expected to be complete by 2029.

The Independent UK

Stephen Flynn pledges to serve in whatever capacity he is asked to by Swinney

The party’s Westminster leader has been tipped by many as a potential minister if the SNP return to government next year.

Evening Standard

Trade talks about ‘hard yards’ rather than photo opportunities, says Starmer

The Prime Minister spoke to a group of Scottish journalists in Downing Street on Monday.

Evening Standard

Swinney insulting intelligence of Scottish people on independence, says Starmer

The First Minister said this month that Sir Keir Starmer would have to resign if his party wins the majority it seeks at the Holyrood election.

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