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Liz Truss criticised for claiming public sector pay pledge was misrepresented – as it happened

Former Tory chief whip tells leadership candidate to ‘stop blaming journalists’ after spokesperson said there had been ‘wilful misrepresentation of campaign’

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Tory MSP furious over Liz Truss's 'inappropriate' Nicola Sturgeon comment

A FORMER Conservative MSP has said she will not be backing Liz Truss in the party’s leadership contest after her “inappropriate” comment about…

The National (Scotland)

Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

Liz Truss said the Scottish First Minister should be ignored, while Jacob Rees-Mogg said she is ‘always moaning’.

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Liz Truss has 'no right' to brand Nicola Sturgeon an 'attention seeker', blasts John Swinney

The Foreign Secretary reiterated her stance on not allowing another referendum on Scottish independence.

Daily Record

Motion on using devolved powers to tackle cost of living excluded from SNP conference

A MOTION calling on the SNP to “creatively” use devolved tax powers to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis has been excluded from the draft…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney demands Westminster stump up extra cash for public sector pay rises

THE Scottish Government has urged Westminster to provide additional funding for public sector pay deals, or risk an inability to fund equivalent…

The National (Scotland)

West Dunbartonshire Council leader pleads with Scottish Government for more funding

Martin Rooney has written a letter to depute First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Kate Forbes stating that the local authority needs more money to pay staff a fair wage.

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Sturgeon and Swinney 'should be asked to give evidence' in Ferguson ferries probe

Scottish Liberal Democrats call for SNP leadership to join former transport minister in responding to Public Audit Committee

Insider UK

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney face calls to give evidence to ferries probe

THE First Minister and Deputy First Minister should be asked to give oral evidence to a committee of MSPs investigating the delayed Ferguson Marine…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon called on to give evidence over CalMac ferry fiasco at Ferguson Marine

Willie Rennie claimed that Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney should join Derek Mackay in giving evidence at Holyrood over the delayed construction of two CalMac ferries.

Daily Record

Scottish independence: 8 referendum questions answered as Nicola Sturgeon pushes for 2023 vote

The First Minister said she wants to carry out a vote on October 19, 2023, however there will be a number of obstacles for the SNP leader to get through.

Daily Record

Sturgeon is unlikely to get her 2023 referendum, but be warned: the threat is not going away

Until we have a vision of a less Anglocentric, more conciliatory Britain, nationalists will keep trying for independence, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave

The role will be in addition to Mr Swinney’s duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery.

The Independent UK

Scottish independence campaigners galvanise grassroots after SNP reveals plans

Politicians and activists need to push support for early referendum well above 50% to bolster case

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No such thing as a de-facto referendum, says expert amid SNP plans for indyref2

Professor James Mitchell said elections and referendums ‘are quite distinct’.

The Independent UK

Westminster can not be ‘let off the hook’ on Scottish independence, Swinney says

The Deputy First Minister indicated winning a majority of Scottish MPs in the next UK election could lead to independence negotiations.

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney issues correction over SNP mandate for independence

Scotland’s deputy first minister backtracks after contradicting Nicola Sturgeon by saying majority of seats would be enough

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney backtracks on claim majority of MPs would be Yes mandate

JOHN Swinney has backtracked on a comment that the Scottish Government would have a mandate to begin independence negotiations…

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Daily Record

Confusion as Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney split over independence talks mandate

Opposition parties claimed the SNP could "go backwards and still claim victory" at the next general election.

Daily Record

Perthshire couple in shock over charity's sudden eviction notice decision

Chris Claydon says a decision by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) to serve notice on her and her partner Scott Trotter to vacate the Dunkeld property she has lived in for the last 18 years has left them “devastated”

Daily Record

SNP minister Jenny Gilruth and former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale celebrate wedding

Nicola Sturgeon congratulated the couple on their happy day, while John Swinney called it "lovely news".

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's COVID-19 inquiry will probe impact of lockdown restrictions on public

SCOTLAND'S Covid-19 inquiry will look into the impact of lockdown restrictions on the public, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said.

Daily Record

Perthshire Pilates studio gives three Ukrainians a new start

Several women who left Ukraine are using their professional training to begin building a new life near Perth.

Daily Record

John Swinney opens Scotland's covid memorial in Glasgow park

The Deputy First Minister delivered a speech and laid a wreath in memory of those lost during the pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

Tears as Scotland's national Covid memorial is officially opened

SCOTLAND'S Covid memorial has been officially opened by deputy first minister John Swinney in Glasgow.

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