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Parties keen to capitalise on SNP woes in Scotland, but for different reasons

SNP fears resurgent Labour, while Starmer seeks credibility and Lib Dems eye status of third biggest party in Commons

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Tory insiders concerned about 'problematic' peerage lined up for Alister Jack

ALISTER Jack is set to be given a peerage despite concerns within the Tory Party that handing the Scottish Secretary a seat in the Lords would be…

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross complains he 'didn't enjoy Nicola Sturgeon's company' in bizarre column

DOUGLAS Ross has begged voters for their support in the General Election even if they have issues with “me personally” ...

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'Principled': John Swinney calls out BBC Scotland host over 'stigmatising' question

JOHN Swinney has drawn praise after challenging a BBC host’s question which used language experts have described as "stigmatising" ...

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Tories 'disenfranchised' Scots voters with General Election timing, John Swinney says

THE Conservatives have “disenfranchised” voters in Scotland by holding the election in the first week of the school holidays, John Swinney has…

The National (Scotland)

'Doubtful': John Swinney responds as Labour 'open to talks on bespoke Scottish visa'

JOHN Swinney has responded to Scottish Labour claiming their UK bosses would be open to negotiations on a bespoke Scottish visa system ...

The National (Scotland)

UK general election: Rishi Sunak says he believes he will win despite poll projections – as it happened

Prime minister says he’s ‘fighting very hard’ as campaigning reaches final days with Labour retaining the lead in polling for the Observer

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Scotland chairs international sustainability network of regions in Brazil

SCOTLAND has chaired an international network of regional governments in a crucial event aimed at sharing ideas on sustainability.

The National (Scotland)

General election – as it happened: Farage says he is boycotting BBC as more Reform candidates dropped over past comments

The Reform leader complained of a ‘dishonest Question Time audience’, while his party also reported Channel 4 to the Electoral Commission

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney: Postal vote issues risk 'disenfranchising' Scottish voters

THE First Minister has warned the public could become disenfranchised with the crisis surrounding postal votes.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish election officials doing ‘all we can’ amid postal vote delays

Two councils, Edinburgh city council and Fife council, set up emergency centres where residents can cast their vote early

The Guardian - UK

'Nonsense': Gordon Brown says Labour will 'turn the tide' on child poverty

GORDON Brown has claimed that a Labour government would “turn the tide” on child poverty despite his party’s refusal to scrap the two-child…

The National (Scotland)

'Indy support not good enough – but Labour government will help', Stephen Flynn says

SUPPORT for independence is not yet high enough to break away from the United Kingdom – but a Labour government at Westminster will “help…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney voices concern over postal vote delays in Scotland

First minister says voters being disfranchised because some ballots yet to arrive with school holidays due to begin

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Top think tank: Scotland faces cuts under a Labour government

THE Scottish Government will likely have to make cuts to public services under Labour’s fiscal plans, experts at a leading think tank have warned…

The National (Scotland)

Council takes emergency action as Scots face losing chance to vote

A SCOTTISH council has taken urgent action to ensure people who have not received postal votes can still have their say in next week’s General…

The National (Scotland)

'A future made in Scotland': SNP launch General Election battle bus

THE SNP have launched their General Election battle bus, with just six days left until the polls close on July 4 ...

The National (Scotland)

'Deeply unacceptable': John Swinney raises concerns over postal vote delays

FIRST MINISTER John Swinney has expressed his concern over reports that thousands of Scottish households have yet to receive their postal votes in…

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The Conversation

Labour v SNP: the general election is a closer race in Scotland

General elections in Scotland have been notoriously noncompetitive affairs since the 1970s. One party – first Labour and then the SNP – has typically won large landslides. In 2015, when most seats changed hands, the SNP wave was unstoppable.

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Alister Jack should be barred from Lords over election bets, John Swinney says

ALISTER Jack should be barred from taking a seat in the House of Lords after he admitted to gambling on the date of the General Election, the First…

The National (Scotland)

'Not surprised': John Swinney tears into Labour over Tory-backing MP hopeful

JOHN Swinney has said he was “not surprised” to see footage of a Labour candidate claiming the party helped the Tories campaign in 2019.

The National (Scotland)

'Do the maths': John Swinney clashes with Anas Sarwar on NHS future

JOHN Swinney invited Anas Sarwar to “do the maths” on bringing an end to austerity as the Scottish Labour leader berated the First Minister…

The National (Scotland)

Boundary changes have oddly cut up the Highlands – but that could help SNP

EVEN before this election, the idea that the First Past The Post voting system is all about “local representation at Westminster” used to…

The National (Scotland)

Labour and media can't keep avoiding Brexit after General Election, expert says

THE Labour Party won’t be able to keep avoiding Brexit in the next Parliament as our relationship with Europe is “pivotal” for economic growth…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney in 'genuine appeal' to Keir Starmer over £28bn green U-turn

FIRST Minister John Swinney has made a “genuine and direct appeal” to Keir Starmer to reinstate his pledge to spend £28 billion a year on…

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