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Former Scottish secretary Alister Jack to get seat in House of Lords – reports

FORMER Scottish secretary Alister Jack is set to be given a seat in the House of Lords ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney visits Scottish primary hit by 'unprecedented sectarian arson attacks'

THE First Minister has visited a Scottish primary school after it was hit by “an unprecedented series of sectarian attacks” ...

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John Swinney issues warning to NC500 drivers after YouTube 'prank'

First Minister John Swinney has issued a warning to drivers on the NC500 after a YouTuber prompted outrage when he disrupted traffic on the route.

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First Minister John Swinney hails 'significant milestone' of new Perth bridge

FIRST Minister John Swinney has opened a new bridge in Perthshire hailing it as a “significant milestone”.

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Union demands ‘fair pay offer’ after council workers signal strike action

The union said more than 92% of its members in local government in Scotland supported walkouts in a consultative ballot.

Evening Standard

Eradicating child poverty ‘more challenging’ after spring statement – Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after figures showed Scotland’s interim child poverty targets were missed.

Evening Standard

Who was Christina McKelvie? Scottish government minister dies after cancer battle

The Scottish drugs and alcohol policy minister died on Thursday morning following a battle with breast cancer

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John Swinney to visit Scottish primary hit by 'unprecedented sectarian arson attacks'

FIRST Minister John Swinney has offered to visit a Scottish primary school after it was targeted in an “unprecedented series of sectarian…

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SNP 'swimming against UK's rising tide of child poverty', John Swinney says

JOHN Swinney has said the SNP is “swimming against a tide of rising poverty” caused in Westminster ....

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Emotional MSPs pay tribute to Christina McKelvie as Holyrood flags fly at half-mast

AN emotional presiding officer has led the tributes to Christina McKelvie at Holyrood ...

The National (Scotland)

MSPs weep in Holyrood chamber as tributes paid to minister Christina McKelvie

The 57-year-old died in hospital on Thursday morning, having been undergoing treatment for secondary breast cancer.

The Independent UK

Scots' views on independence and political leaders detailed in new YouGov poll

A NEW poll has shown that John Swinney is the most popular political party leader in Scotland – despite a negative net ratings – and given…

The National (Scotland)

Christina McKelvie: Scottish Government minister dies after cancer battle as tributes pour in

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney says the SNP has ‘lost one of its finest’ following Christina McKelvie’s death

Evening Standard

Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie dies aged 57

The MSP had taken medical leave last year to seek treatment for secondary breast cancer.

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John Swinney leads tributes as SNP minister Christina McKelvie passes away

John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon have led tributes to SNP minister Christina McKelvie, who passed away this morning at the age of 57 ...

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Defence spending boost ‘may well’ provide work for Ferguson Marine, says John Swinney

An increase in defence spending “may well” provide more work for Scottish Government-owned Ferguson Marine, John Swinney has said

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SNP 'back in business' ahead of Holyrood elections, John Swinney declares

THE SNP are “back in business” and “very optimistic” ahead of next year’s Holyrood elections, First Minister John Swinney has declared.

Evening Standard

Swinney speaks of ‘unbearable’ loss of life from Covid on lockdown anniversary

The first lockdown was imposed across the UK on March 24 2020.

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John Swinney declares SNP is ‘back in business’

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader said he is ‘very optimistic’ for next year’s Holyrood elections.

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John Swinney defends free university tuition as poll says opinions divided

John Swinney has insisted it is “important” to keep university education free for Scottish students – despite a poll suggesting almost half of…

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'Unacceptable': SNP ministers urged to act as '£150m investment' left in limbo

SNP ministers’ “indecision and inactivity” is blocking up to £150 million of investment into Scotland’s west coast, the director of a…

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End of SNP police probe 'helps' 2026 election campaign, John Swinney admits

THE end of the police investigation into the SNP “helps” the party’s hopes going into the 2026 Holyrood elections, the First Minister has said…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to visit New York to promote business during Tartan Week

JOHN Swinney is set to undertake a series of engagements in New York next month as part of Tartan Week, the annual celebration of Scottish heritage…

Evening Standard

Swinney looks forward to Sturgeon’s contribution to SNP after being cleared

The news came after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband and former SNP chief executive, Peter Murrell, appeared in court.

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Nicola Sturgeon hits campaign trail for SNP after being cleared by police probe

NICOLA Sturgeon has shared a personal message alongside a photo of herself campaigning for the SNP after being cleared of wrongdoing following a…

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