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Ian Blackford slates media reports of 'cautious' backing for John Swinney

IAN Blackford has slated reporting of this backing for John Swinney as “cautious”, insisting the First Minister has his “full support”.

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British PM Keir Starmer Seeks To Reset Relations

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's diplomatic efforts focus on resetting relations, trade deals, and international commitments, addressing challenges an...

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Kate Forbes intervenes as SNP leadership questioned after election

KATE Forbes has backed John Swinney as SNP leader after his former cabinet colleague said he must quit after a damning election result.

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Stephen Flynn blames SNP election defeat on 'internal difficulties'

THE SNP’s “internal difficulties” led to people feeling the party was detached from their daily lives, Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said…

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Ian Blackford defends Nicola Sturgeon's leadership after fierce criticism

IAN Blackford has defended his and Nicola Sturgeon’s leadership of the SNP after fierce criticism from former party politicians.

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Keir Starmer avoids Pro-Palestine protesters on trip to Edinburgh

KEIR Starmer was met by dozens of protesters ahead of his visit to Bute House on Sunday evening as he spoke with the First Minister John Swinney.

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Keir Starmer refuses to say if independence was discussed in John Swinney meeting

KEIR Starmer has refused to be drawn on whether he discussed independence during his meeting with John Swinney.

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Starmer Vows To 'Work Constructively' With Scottish Government

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Sunday to "work constructively" with Scotland's nationalist government as he kicked off a trip aimed at improving ties between London and the UK's devolved nations.

International Business Times

Keir Starmer vows to build bridges with EU as he tours Britain after election triumph

The new prime minister is on a whistle stop tour this week to outline his vision for Britain

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer promises to protect jobs saying Grangemouth oil refinery is top priority

KEIR Starmer has promised to “preserve jobs” at Grangemouth oil refinery ahead of his meeting with John Swinney ...

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Starmer Seeks 'Reset' With UK Nations After Election Victory

Newly-elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday began a whistlestop tour of UK nations, promising an "immediate reset" of relations with the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

International Business Times

Nicola Sturgeon 'personality cult' blamed for SNP defeat as 'apology' demanded

NICOLA Sturgeon should apologise for the SNP’s election defeat, according to a former MP while another blamed the former first minister for…

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General Election 2024 latest: Sir Keir Starmer vows to 'deliver for Scotland' as he kicks off UK tour

The new Prime Minister will meet First Minister John Swinney on the first leg of his UK tour

Evening Standard

Where did it all go wrong? SNP to conduct post-mortem on election campaign

ON a cloudy day in June on the outskirts of Edinburgh, close to the airport, the SNP launched its election manifesto.

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Felled SNP politicians eye Holyrood seats as next election looms

WITH all the noise from the General Election, it’s excusable not to have heard the starting pistol being fired on the 2026 Holyrood election.

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Keir Starmer says Scotland will be 'beating heart' of UK Government ahead of visit

KEIR Starmer has promised that Scotland will be at the “beating heart” of his new Government ahead of his meeting with John Swinney ...

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Keir Starmer to meet John Swinney tomorrow to help improve 'working relationship'

KEIR Starmer is set to travel to Scotland on Sunday to discuss ways of improving the working relationship with the Scottish government ...

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John Swinney outlines 'areas of mutual interest' in first chat with Keir Starmer

FIRST Minister John Swinney has congratulated the new Prime Minister on his appointment and committed to working cooperatively with the UK…

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SNP candidate hits out at handling of Matheson scandal after election defeat

TONI Giugliano has hit out at the SNP’s handling of the Michael Matheson iPad scandal after his election defeat ...

The Guardian - UK

A triumphant Labour in Westminster, a humiliated SNP in Holyrood: Scotland is entering interesting times

Sunak’s early election gamble had a lethal effect on Swinney’s party. The spark of independence is undoubtedly diminished, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

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See all nine SNP MPs elected so far in the General Election

A NUMBER OF SNP MPs lost their seats in a disappointing General Election with just nine elected throughout Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

SNP leader says ‘soul searching’ needed after Labour landslide in Scotland

John Swinney says Labour’s ‘emphatic victory’ shows Scottish voters are no longer prioritising independence

The Independent UK

SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats

Nationalists lose 38 of their 47 seats, threatening to kill off the independence debate for a generation

The Guardian - UK

SNP’s humiliation in Scotland shows independence is no longer a priority

Former SNP voters stayed away or swung behind Labour, tired of scandal, policy failure and division

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John Swinney: 'We failed to convince people of the urgency of independence'

JOHN Swinney has said that he takes “full responsibility” for the SNP’s campaign after a disastrous night for the party.

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