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Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

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The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

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Babies 'freezing to death' in Gaza as John Swinney calls for end to suffering

FIRST Minister John Swinney has called for an end to the suffering in Gaza, following reports that several babies have frozen to death in tent camps…

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SNP's independence plan lacked 'any real credibility' at General Election, MP says

THE SNP’s independence strategy for the 2024 General Election did not have “any real credibility” with the Yes movement, the party’s deputy…

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SNP 'managerialism' risks undermining case for independence, Green co-leader says

A “SLIMMED down” Government programme and “managerialism” from the SNP risk hindering the case for independence and helping Reform UK rise…

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Swinney signs up for charity fundraiser for motor neurone disease cure

The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’s Doddie Aid campaign runs from January 1 until February 5.

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John Swinney urges Hogmanay revellers to stay safe amid weather warning

John Swinney has urged people to “pay close attention” to weather warnings in place throughout the Hogmanay period.

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Swinney urges Hogmanay revellers to ‘pay close attention’ to weather warnings

A yellow alert for rain and snow has been issued for most of Scotland on December 30 and 31.

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John Swinney calls for 'peaceful and inclusive' solution in Syria

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has called for a “peaceful and inclusive” solution to the situation in Syria following the ousting of Bashar Assad ...

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From child poverty to Gaza – Scottish parties issue Christmas Eve messages

The Scottish Government’s “utmost priority” is tackling child poverty, the First Minister has said in his Christmas message ...

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Stopping child poverty is ‘utmost priority’ Swinney says in Christmas message

The First Minister’s Christmas card proceeds will go to charity Children First.

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John Swinney reassures Scots over public safety at Christmas after Magdeburg attack

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has reassured Scots that “public safety and public security” are a priority for Christmas events following an attack…

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Swinney reassures Scots over public safety at Christmas after Magdeburg attack

Five people – including a nine-year-old boy – were killed and more than 200 injured in the attack in the German city.

Evening Standard

‘Vital’ to address Lord Advocate’s concerns on length of Eljamel probe – Swinney

Scotland’s top prosecutor Dorothy Bain KC said the seven-year investigation into the neurosurgeon had gone on for ‘far too long’.

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Lack of growth in UK’s latest GDP figures ‘deeply alarming’, says Swinney

The First Minister accused the UK Government of making ‘mistakes’ in its budget which will exacerbate the problem.

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'Broke Brexit Britain': Scotland reacts as UK economic growth hits a wall

JOHN Swinney has insisted Labour will only make the economy worse with a hike to employers’ National Insurance contributions after revised figures…

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John Swinney pays tribute to victims of Glasgow bin lorry tragedy 10 years on

JOHN Swinney has paid tribute to the victims of a bin lorry crash in Glasgow which left six people dead...

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John Curtice says Nicola Sturgeon could lead SNP's independence campaign

A LEADING pollster has suggested that Nicola Sturgeon’s “value” to the SNP could come in “heading up the campaign for independence”...

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SNP slammed over MSP's leadership of 'Building Bridges With Israel' group

THE SNP have been condemned over an MSP’s continued leadership of the “Building Bridges With Israel” cross-party group ...

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Scotland’s politicians should stop giving clubs a kicking and raise their own games

Scotland's elected representatives should try raising their own games instead of just using the country's leading clubs to play political football.

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John Swinney challenges Scottish Labour to give more than 'rhetoric' to Waspi women

JOHN Swinney issued a challenge to Scottish Labour to deliver more than just rhetoric during a clash at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday ...

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John Swinney: I feared SNP would lose every single seat in General Election

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he feared leading the SNP to a "wipe out" at the General Election in July ...

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I feared an SNP wipe-out in general election, says Swinney

The party was reduced from 48 seats at Westminster to just nine in July.

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Keir Starmer and John Swinney 'happy to bow in deference' to monarchy

KEIR Starmer and John Swinney are “more than happy” to “bow in deference” to the monarchy, a republican campaigner has claimed.

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Scottish Government to end use of WhatsApp following review

THE Scottish Government is to end the use of WhatsApp on official devices following the publication of an externally-led review.

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