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Swinney urged to reconsider stance on lynx reintroduction amid poll support

The First Minister told farmers earlier this month his government would not reintroduce lynx.

Evening Standard

John Swinney challenges UK Government as he pledges £25 million for Grangemouth

John Swinney has pledged a further £25 million to secure a “just transition” for Grangemouth, calling on the UK Government to match the…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney pledges extra £25m for Grangemouth and calls for matched funding

The First Minister said the Labour Government must ‘do what it said it would do before the election’.

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Ian Murray demands SNP 'clear up mess' of single-sex spaces amid tribunal

IAN Murray has demanded the Scottish Government to update their policies on single-sex spaces, claiming the SNP had to “clear up the sheer mess…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney fails to back Fergus Ewing to stand for SNP in 2026 elections

FIRST Minister John Swinney has declined to back his former Cabinet colleague Fergus Ewing amid questions about whether he can stand for the SNP in…

The National (Scotland)

UK peacekeeping force for Ukraine must be voted on, says John Swinney

FIRST Minister John Swinney has called for a vote on any decisions to put UK peacekeeping forces into Ukraine if there is a deal to end the war…

The National (Scotland)

Reintroducing wolves in Scotland could help native woodlands, experts say

REINTRODUCING wolves in the Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tonnes of CO2 per…

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney to visit set of Channel 4 drama filmed in Scotland

The First Minister will visit the set of a new Channel 4 drama amid a pledge of £2 million for the screen sector in an upcoming budget.

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice delivers verdict after disastrous Holyrood poll for Scottish Labour

Polling expert John Curtice has delivered his verdict on a new poll which has predicted Scottish Labour are set for their worst election result…

The National (Scotland)

SNP holds activist day of action in key battleground seats

SNP activists will engage in a day of action on Saturday centred around the NHS as the First Minister promised improvements.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney meets EU ambassador after Labour pledge 'no rewind' on Brexit

FIRST Minister John Swinney has discussed strengthening Scotland and the UK’s ties with the European Union in a meeting with the bloc’s…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to attend King Charles's 'dine and sleep' event for politicians

JOHN Swinney will join the Prime Minister and King Charles in an event at Windsor ...

The National (Scotland)

'It's nonsense': Kirsty Blackman defends Stephen Flynn amid 'boys' brigade' claim

THE SNP's only female MP has defended the party's Westminster leader after he was accused of running a “boys’ brigade” in Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn 'running boys' brigade in Westminster' after all-women 'hit list' claim

STEPHEN Flynn has been accused of running a “boys’ brigade” in Westminster – after reportedly drawing up an all-woman "hit list"…

The National (Scotland)

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Anas Sarwar 'pretending to be SNP by backing our policies', John Swinney says

JOHN Swinney has accused Anas Sarwar of “trying to pretend to be the SNP” after the Scottish Labour leader came out in support of a raft of the…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney backs new Orkney renewables hub with £5 million cash boost

FIRST Minister John Swinney has announced a £5 million grant to accelerate a “landmark” green energy project in Orkney.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney pledges help for ‘challenges’ of island life ahead of Orkney visit

John Swinney says the Government will do everything it can to help people address the “challenges” of island life ahead of his first visit…

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage 'will go down like cold sick' with Scots in Holyrood campaign

NIGEL Farage has been told he will “go down like a bucket of cold sick” when he fronts Reform UK’s Holyrood election campaign.

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Nigel Farage to face John Swinney in Holyrood election TV debates

NIGEL Farage will front Reform UK’s Scottish Parliament election campaign in 2026, the Sunday National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Former top Tory spin doctor says SNP 'could actually pull off independence'

A FORMER Conservative spin doctor has said he believes that John Swinney and Kate Forbes “could actually pull off indy” ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney rules out reintroduction of lynx or 'any large carnivorous animal'

JOHN Swinney has said his SNP Government will not allow a legal release of lynx or other large carnivores in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney 'comfortable' with SNP vetting approval of Nicola Sturgeon

SNP leader John Swinney has said he is “comfortable” with the party’s vetting procedures after reports that Nicola Sturgeon and a former…

The Independent UK

Swinney ‘comfortable’ with SNP vetting as Sturgeon and Beattie approved

They were both arrested in relation to the SNP’s finances, but were released without charge pending further investigation.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says it's 'essential' farms can be passed down through generations

JOHN Swinney has said it is “essential” that farms in Scotland can be passed down from generation to generation, as he expressed his opposition…

The National (Scotland)

Ed Miliband says he will 'consider' fast-tracking project to save Grangemouth jobs

ENERGY Secretary Ed Miliband has said he will “consider” fast-tracking a carbon capture and storage project in Scotland – adding the move…

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