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Sturgeon ‘changed Scottish lives for the better’ – Swinney

First Minister John Swinney thanked Nicola Sturgeon for her contribution to public life.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon to stand down as MSP next year

Scotland’s former first minister, who led SNP from 2014 until 2023, says she will not seek re-election in 2026

The Guardian - UK

King and Sir Chris Hoy kick off Glasgow Commonwealth Games countdown

Charles handed a wooden baton to the six-time Olympic champion to launch the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace

Evening Standard

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King to launch Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Baton Relay with Chris Hoy

THE King will launch the inaugural King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, officially starting the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits’ from Commonwealth Games on milestone day

There are 500 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Nation unites in a day of reflection to mark fifth anniversary of Covid-19

Hundreds of events were hosted where the pain, grief, compassion and sacrifice of those difficult times was remembered.

Evening Standard

John Swinney attends memorial on Covid Day of Reflection

The First Minister has sent his “deepest condolences” to people who lost loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government met with fossil fuel industry more than 100 times in six months

Scottish Government officials met with fossil fuel companies and lobbyists more than 100 times in John Swinney’s first six months as First…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to meet with group pushing for change to definition of gender

The First Minister is set to meet with a campaign group which is pushing to change the Scottish Government's definition of "woman".

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK Slams John Swinney as ‘Jealous Juvenile’ in Fiery Clash

Richard Tice’s visit to a Glasgow chippie took a dramatic turn as he revealed two more former Scottish Conservative councilors had defected to Reform UK.

The Fashion Central

Swinney denies SNP gender stance boosted Reform as Sturgeon heckled at IWD event

Speaking in Glasgow, Mr Swinney cited ex-MP Winnie Ewing as a woman who inspired him, on International Women’s Day.

Evening Standard

Swinney: I feared for survival of SNP at end of Yousaf tenure

John Swinney stood unopposed for the post.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer Shuts Down White House ‘Baiting’ with Bold Display of Leadership

Keir Starmer's leadership during the crisis between Presidents Trump and Zelensky has truly stood out. When the Oval Office row erupted.

The Fashion Central

John Swinney 'pushed SNP to back Iraq war', party grandee claims

JOHN Swinney pushed the SNP to come out in support of the Iraq war during his first tenure as leader, a former Scottish Cabinet secretary has said…

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Falkirk raises council tax by 15.6 per cent in Scotland's biggest hike yet

FALKIRK has imposed Scotland's biggest council tax hike this year so far as elected members agreed to increase bills by 15.6 per cent.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney responds to Ian Blackford’s call for Trident disarmament rethink

JOHN Swinney has responded to SNP grandee Ian Blackford after he called for the party to change its stance on the unilateral disarmament of the…

The National (Scotland)

Planned changes to worship in Scottish schools branded 'wholly inadequate'

PLANS to make changes to religious observance in Scottish schools have been branded “wholly inadequate” after MSPs from a variety of parties…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney ridicules Russell Findlay over school leaving age proposal

THE First Minister hit out at Russell Findlay over his party’s proposal to cut the age children can leave school.

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Ex-SNP Westminster leader calls for party to ditch nuclear weapons pledge

A SNP grandee has called for the party to ditch its nuclear disarmament pledge.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney is wrong, football fans can be trusted with trials of alcohol sales

First Minister John Swinney has said he isn't 'sympathetic' to alcohol sales at Scottish football grounds, but fans should now be trusted to have…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour silent as Rachel Reeves to cut billions in welfare

Scottish Labour have remained silent amid reports that Rachel Reeves is planning billions of pounds of cuts to welfare spending ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney ‘troubled’ by reports of imminent welfare cuts

Scotland’s First Minister has said he is “troubled” by reports there could be a benefits cut announced by the Chancellor within weeks

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘all over the place on defence’, claims Scottish Secretary Ian Murray

Ian Murray described the SNP leader John Swinney as ‘not credible’ in the House of Commons.

Evening Standard

Swinney hails ‘phenomenal contribution’ of senior ministers set to step down

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop have both said they will not stand for election in 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer hits out at John Swinney's 'divert Trident funding' call at PMQs

Keir Starmer hit out at the First Minister’s call to divert spending on a Trident replacement on the River Clyde at Prime Minister’s Questions.

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