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Falkirk raises council tax by 15.6 per cent in Scotland's biggest hike yet

FALKIRK has imposed Scotland's biggest council tax hike this year so far as elected members agreed to increase bills by 15.6 per cent.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney responds to Ian Blackford’s call for Trident disarmament rethink

JOHN Swinney has responded to SNP grandee Ian Blackford after he called for the party to change its stance on the unilateral disarmament of the…

The National (Scotland)

Planned changes to worship in Scottish schools branded 'wholly inadequate'

PLANS to make changes to religious observance in Scottish schools have been branded “wholly inadequate” after MSPs from a variety of parties…

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John Swinney ridicules Russell Findlay over school leaving age proposal

THE First Minister hit out at Russell Findlay over his party’s proposal to cut the age children can leave school.

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Ex-SNP Westminster leader calls for party to ditch nuclear weapons pledge

A SNP grandee has called for the party to ditch its nuclear disarmament pledge.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney is wrong, football fans can be trusted with trials of alcohol sales

First Minister John Swinney has said he isn't 'sympathetic' to alcohol sales at Scottish football grounds, but fans should now be trusted to have…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour silent as Rachel Reeves to cut billions in welfare

Scottish Labour have remained silent amid reports that Rachel Reeves is planning billions of pounds of cuts to welfare spending ...

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John Swinney ‘troubled’ by reports of imminent welfare cuts

Scotland’s First Minister has said he is “troubled” by reports there could be a benefits cut announced by the Chancellor within weeks

The National (Scotland)

Swinney ‘all over the place on defence’, claims Scottish Secretary Ian Murray

Ian Murray described the SNP leader John Swinney as ‘not credible’ in the House of Commons.

Evening Standard

Swinney hails ‘phenomenal contribution’ of senior ministers set to step down

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop have both said they will not stand for election in 2026.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer hits out at John Swinney's 'divert Trident funding' call at PMQs

Keir Starmer hit out at the First Minister’s call to divert spending on a Trident replacement on the River Clyde at Prime Minister’s Questions.

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland open to discussions on lifting football alcohol ban

Police Scotland has told the Scottish Premier Football League (SPFL) that they are "open to discussions" regarding a potential ease on…

The National (Scotland)

I will be proud to invite Zelenskyy to address Holyrood, says Presiding Officer

Holyrood’s Presiding Officer has said she will be “proud” to extend an open invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address…

The National (Scotland)

I will be proud to invite Zelensky to address Holyrood, says Presiding Officer

First Minister John Swinney earlier backed calls for the Ukrainian president to be invited to address the Scottish Parliament.

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John Swinney backs calls for Zelenskyy to address Scottish Parliament

Scotland’s First Minister has backed calls for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be invited to address the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

Swinney backs calls for Zelensky Holyrood invitation

The invitation would have to come from Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone.

The National (Scotland)

Labour Government slaps down Ian Murray over UN nuclear weapons summit

IAN Murray has seen his efforts to lobby the Labour leadership over nuclear weaponry slapped down – with the UK dismissing any engagement with a…

Evening Standard

Trump visit should be possible to shore up US support for Ukraine – Swinney

The comments come as relations between Ukraine and the US have been strained.

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John Swinney slaps down Russell Findlay as SNP nuke policy branded 'naively wrong'

JOHN Swinney slapped down Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay for branding the SNP’s opposition to nuclear weapons “dangerously and naively…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer tells SNP to reverse 'wrong-headed' nuclear weapons opposition

NOW is the time to reaffirm the UK Government’s commitment to nuclear weaponry, the Prime Minister has said – on the day that international…

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'A household name': John Swinney pays tribute to Jack Vettriano

First Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to Scottish artist Jack Vettriano, who has died at the age of 73...

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Voices: Should Donald Trump’s state visit with King Charles go ahead? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Plans for the US president's state visit have sparked division. While Lib Dem leader Ed Davey sees it as an opportunity to secure stronger US commitments on Ukraine, SNP leader John Swinney argues that Britain should not reward a president who has undermined a key ally

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'He should not be welcome': SNP MP blasts second Donald Trump visit

AN SNP MP has called for Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to Scotland to be cancelled due to The President being a ‘hostile actor’ towards…

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Scottish soldiers could be in Ukraine by end of the year, John Swinney says

SCOTTISH soldiers could be deployed in Ukraine this year in a peace-keeping role, First Minister John Swinney has said ...

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Online petition to stop Donald Trump visiting Scotland reaches huge milestone

A PETITION to rescind Donald Trump’s invitation for a royal visit to Scotland has gathered more than 129,000 signatures online ...

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