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Families feel ‘betrayed’ over Covid-19 inquiry delays, John Swinney hears

Members of the Scottish Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group met with the Deputy First Minister on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Scottish covid inquiry branded a 'sinking ship' by victims' families after judge resigns

Aamer Anwar, who is representing a group of families who lost loved ones to covid, said they would not be party to a "box-ticking exercise".

Daily Record

SNP MSP in final plea for support before scaling Africa's highest mountain for charity

SNP MSP Jim Fairlie has made one final call for support before he sets off to climb Africa’s tallest mountain to raise funds in memory of his…

The National (Scotland)

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New paper will provide ‘financial confidence’ in independent Scotland, says John Swinney

AN upcoming paper from the Scottish Government will set out how people can have “financial confidence” in an independent Scotland, John Swinney…

The National (Scotland)

Chancellor u-turns to agree to Halloween publication of economic vision

Meanwhile, Deputy First Minister comments on the contents of the SNP's next independence paper

Insider UK

John Swinney defends Nicola Sturgeon's 'detest the Tories' comments

The SNP leader was heavily criticised on Sunday for saying to the BBC: "I detest the Tories and everything they stand for."

Daily Record

John Swinney brands Tories a ‘bunch of reckless hypocrites’ over tax calls

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister addressed the SNP conference in Aberdeen on Sunday

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John Swinney warns Scotland faces 'new age of austerity' as a result of Westminster spending cuts

The Deputy First Minister has already announced £500 million worth of cuts from the Holyrood budget and signalled more savings will need to be found.

Daily Record

‘Energy-rich Scotland will take no lectures from the PM on the security of our nation’s power supply’

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney will today reject any proposals to build new nuclear power stations north of the Border, saying Scotland should…

The National (Scotland)

Truss call for Scottish nuclear power is to make up for UK mistakes – Swinney

The Prime Minister previously said she wanted to see nuclear power stations built in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Date set for Scottish budget as Swinney sounds alarm over Tory chaos

THE date for the next Scottish budget has been announced amid heightened uncertainty caused by the rogue Westminster government.

The National (Scotland)

UPDATE: Swinney agrees to publish budget on 15 December

The Scottish Fiscal Commission requires 10 weeks notice of a draft budget

Insider UK

Swinney rejects accusation of ‘secrecy’ over resignations from Covid inquiry

The Deputy First Minister addressed an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

The Independent UK

John Swinney denies 'political interference' in Scottish covid inquiry after legal team quits

The Deputy First Minister said he could not legally tell MSPs when the inquiry would begin hearing evidence.

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Swinney hits back at 'political interference' claims over Covid inquiry resignations

JOHN Swinney has vehemently denied suggestions of “political interference” in the independent Covid inquiry, after a slew of resignations from…

Insider UK

I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from ‘fiscal recklessness’ - Swinney

The Deputy First Minister is due to lay out his response to the Chancellor's economic plans soon

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from UK's ‘fiscal recklessness’

Markets spiralled in September after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced plans the Government hoped would drive economic growth.

The Independent UK

I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from ‘fiscal recklessness’, says Swinney

John Swinney appeared before Finance and Public Administration Committee on Tuesday.

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Daily Record

Chair of Scotland's Covid-19 inquiry steps down for 'personal reasons'

The inquiry was convened with the purpose of scrutinising government decisions on lockdowns, vaccines and efforts to contain the spread of the virus.

The National (Scotland)

Chair of Scottish Government's Covid public inquiry steps down

THE judge appointed to chair the independent public inquiry into the handling of the Covid pandemic in Scotland is resigning from the role.

The Independent UK

Head of public inquiry into handling of Covid in Scotland stepping down

Lady Poole is resigning as chairwoman of the Scottish Covid-19 Public Inquiry for personal reasons.

The Independent UK

Devolved administrations call for urgent talks with Chancellor

Ministers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say more funding is needed from Westminster to protect vital public services.

Daily Record

Scottish Government demand urgent meeting with Chancellor over 'damaging' tax proposals

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has written to Kwasi Kwarteng with the Welsh and Northern Ireland Finance Ministers as they mount pressure.

Insider UK

Emergency budget panel will bring 'robust economic insight'

The fiscal review will be unveiled during the week of 24 October

The Independent UK

Truss: I want to work with Nicola Sturgeon

The Prime Minister stood by her economic plans despite a tumultuous week for the UK economy.

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