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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.

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

Ferry contract was not signed for political motive - John Swinney

Public Audit Committee has requested evidence from more politicians and executives involved

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Rail union to put new pay deal to members after talks resume

Aslef has negotiated a pay offer of 4.2%, a three-year, no compulsory redundancy deal

Insider UK

Train drivers in Scotland to have new pay offer put to them after talks resume

Aslef union members are set to have the pay rise offered to them with an aim of trying to get Scotland's railways back up and running.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Labour seizes Edinburgh council with Lib Dem and Tory help

Labour installed as minority administration in capital with Lib Dem and Tory help, to the outrage of SNP

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour mocked in Holyrood for 'grubby council deals' with Tories

Before the council election on May 5, Labour leader Anas Sarwar pledged not to enter into any coalitions...

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Extra ScotRail train services to be announced soon, says Jenny Gilruth

THE announcement of extra train services could come on Thursday or Friday, Scotland’s Transport Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

SNP and Green Ministers urged to give up Government cars during ScotRail chaos

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar raised the plight of commuters having to fork out for taxis due to the rail crisis.

Daily Record

John Swinney: We have an adequate supply of train drivers for future

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has insisted there are adequate numbers of train drivers for the future as he faced questions over ScotRail…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney mocks Douglas Ross over his support for Boris Johnson

Following the publication of the Sue Gray report Douglas Ross refused to call for Boris Johnson to resign, but said he wanted him to step down when the Ukraine war ends.

Daily Record

John Swinney rejects claim ferry contracts were awarded for political gain

JOHN Swinney has dismissed claims that controversial CalMac ferry contracts were awarded by the Scottish Government for political gain.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross told off for giving John Swinney new nickname during FMQs

THE Scottish Tory leader was told off for giving John Swinney a new nickname during First Minister’s Questions.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQ's after being 'floored' with Covid as John Swinney to step in

The First Minister said that she has been "floored" after catching Covid-19 last week, and announced on Thursday morning that she is still not well enough to make an appearance at Holyrood

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Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQs today as SNP leader 'still not very well' with covid

John Swinney will step in to take questions from Douglas Ross, Anas Sarwar and MSPs at Holyrood this lunchtime.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon to miss FMQs as she continues recovery from coronavirus

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will stand in for her on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQS after being 'floored' by coronavirus

NICOLA Sturgeon will miss First Minister’s Questions as she recovers from Covid-19.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon breaks record as longest-serving First Minister

WHEN she was elected as First Minister in 2014, Nicola Sturgeon made history as the first woman to take charge in Bute House.

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Scotland in 'ludicrous position' after bills rejected by UK Supreme Court, John Swinney says

SCOTLAND is in a “ludicrous constitutional position”, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said as he vowed to consult on changes to two bills…

The National (Scotland)

Sinn Fein vow to strengthen the ‘bonds of friendship’ with Scotland

SINN Fein’s Michelle O’Neill is determined to strengthen the “bonds of friendship” with Scotland and the Scottish Government while working…

The National (Scotland)

SNP make 'major concessions' on Covid 'power grab' bill after outcry

THE Scottish Government has significantly walked back parts of its controversial Covid “power grab” bill, John Swinney has announced.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood to debate 'Henry VIII' powers in Covid Recovery Bill

HOLYROOD is deciding whether to pass sweeping new laws which would allow the Government to enforce lockdowns without parliamentary approval.

Daily Record

John Swinney under pressure in Cal Mac ferry fiasco as documents point to his involvement

The Deputy First Minister was revealed to have given the ultimate approval to the disastrous deal to build two Cal Mac ferries at Ferguson Marine.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon insists John Swinney did not give crucial final ferries sign off

NICOLA Sturgeon has insisted it was Derek Mackay, not the Deputy First Minister, who signed off the award of botched ferries contracts to Ferguson…

Insider UK

Scottish Government finds 'missing' document showing who approved Ferguson ferries

Emails show that John Swinney was involved in the sign off, raising calls for a public inquiry

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