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John Swinney says he 'won't be dealing with envoys' following Sue Gray's appointment

THE First Minister said he “expects a direct relationship” with the UK Prime Minister when quizzed about working with Sue Gray in her envoy for…

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Keir Starmer's amazing clown show does Scotland

THE great Westminster travelling show has come to town ...

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John Swinney ‘optimistic’ about 2026 election after 100 days of Labour Government

JOHN Swinney has said he is “very optimistic” about the SNP’s chances in the 2026 Holyrood elections after the first 100 days of…

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John Swinney presses Keir Starmer to include Scottish cities in key summit

JOHN Swinney has told Keir Starmer that it would be "appropriate" for Scottish council leaders to be represented at the Council of the…

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Protesters gather as Keir Starmer hosts regions summit

CAMPAIGNERS took part in a protest against Keir Starmer's visit to Scotland to host the inaugural meeting of the Council of Regions and Nations on…

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Keir Starmer dodges questions on a severance payment for Sue Gray ousted as his No10 chief-of-staff

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden stressed the senior civil servant had ‘been through quite a lot in the last few weeks’

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Sue Gray set to miss inaugural meeting of council of nations and regions

PM will convene Friday’s summit of devolved nations and English mayors without Gray by his side, No 10 says

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John Swinney to press Keir Starmer on investment for Scotland in private meeting

JOHN Swinney is set to press Keir Starmer to work with him to deliver increased investment into Scotland’s economy during a private meeting on…

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Short-term prisoners in Scotland to be released earlier, Scottish Government confirms

PRISONERS serving sentences less than four years in Scotland will be released earlier under new Government plans, the Justice Secretary has…

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John Swinney slams Keir Starmer's first 100 days in office at FMQs

JOHN Swinney slammed Keir Starmer’s first 100 days in office at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday ...

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'All roads lead to Westminster': John Swinney tears into Anas Sarwar on NHS funding

JOHN Swinney tore into Anas Sarwar on NHS investment as he accused the SNP of creating an "NHS crisis all year round".

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John Swinney: Scotland's north east must become powerhouse of renewables revolution

THE First Minister will tell a renewables conference how the North East of Scotland must be “the powerhouse of the renewables revolution” ...

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How every MSP voted as Holyrood rejected the UK's Winter Fuel Payment cut

MSPs at Holyrood have overwhelmingly voted to oppose the Labour Government's cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment.

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Two Labour MSPs rebel as Holyrood votes against UK Winter Fuel Payment cut

HOLYROOD has voted overwhelmingly that the UK Government should reverse its cut to the Winter Fuel Payment ...

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John Swinney stands by National Care Service plans as union withdraws support

THE Scottish Government's plans to set up a National Care Service are the “most effective way” of improving care services across the country,…

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Strikes to close schools in John Swinney's constituency for two weeks

UNION leaders have announced strike action that could close schools in the First Minister's local area for two weeks ...

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Scottish Government awards grants to help families in poverty across the country

The Scottish Government is awarding grants of up to £80,000 to 12 local projects that support families in poverty around the country ...

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John Swinney defends Stephen Flynn over £30k donation saying it was declared properly

JOHN Swinney has defended Stephen Flynn after he lobbied ministers on behalf of an energy firm run by a donor who gave his branch £30,000 saying…

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Gaza ceasefire needed 'more than ever' on October 7 anniversary, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said a ceasefire in Gaza is needed “more than ever” as he commemorated one year since the October 7 attacks ...

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John Swinney announces funding to restore Scottish town's historic pier

THE First Minister has announced hundreds of thousands of pounds in funding to help restore a Scottish town’s historic pier ...

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John Swinney calls on world leaders to negotiate 'immediate ceasefire' in Middle East

JOHN Swinney has called for a ceasefire ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel amid the continued bombardment of Gaza.

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John Swinney to announce support for islands projects Monday during Shetland visit

First Minister John Swinney is to attend a meeting in Shetland on Monday which aims to help drive economic growth and address key regional issues in…

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John Swinney calls for details on Keir Starmer's plans for Scotland's carbon capture

JOHN Swinney has called on the Prime Minister to fast track the development of a carbon capture scheme in Scotland after being “fundamentally…

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SNP take seat from Scottish Labour to win two by-elections in Dundee

THE SNP have won two by-elections for Dundee City Council, with Scottish Labour losing a seat ...

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John Swinney's dad refuses to tell him who he votes for

JOHN Swinney has revealed that despite his father being “fascinated” by what he does in politics he has never told him who he votes for ...

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