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We don’t need a Labour Government in Scotland that will look like UK, says Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader urged Scots to set their sights ‘so much higher’.

The Independent UK

We have to try and get on, says Swinney of Trump

The First Minister has met the US president face-to-face four times this year.

The Independent UK

Flynn: Starmer has pushed ‘broken’ Britain from ‘bad to worse’

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn will say Scotland needs a ‘fresh start’ with independence during his opening speech at the party’s conference.

The Independent UK

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Glasgow council needs ‘more time’ to resolve homeless refugee issues – Swinney

The First Minister was pressed on whether he backed a pause in asylum seekers coming to Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Senior SNP figures believe Holyrood majority ‘within reach’ at May’s election

As party gathers for conference, re-engaging independence supporters seen as way forward after trust in Scottish government hits record low

The Guardian - UK

Swinney admits he cannot guarantee child poverty will continue to reduce

The First Minister said UK Government decisions could stimy action by ministers at Holyrood.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the nationalist surge: the SNP and Plaid Cymru are making the political weather

Editorial: In both Scotland and Wales, politics is marching to the beat of different drums from the rest of Britain. The UK-wide parties should watch out

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I don’t recall asking questions of botched Covid exam model, says Swinney

The First Minister appeared before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s days as PM ‘over’ if SNP wins majority at Holyrood, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking ahead of his party’s conference in Aberdeen this weekend.

Evening Standard

Scotland on a pathway to independence, says Swinney

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay asked if the First Minister was ‘having a laugh’ by publishing a new paper on independence.

The Independent UK

Swinney welcomes Gaza deal and urges all sides to ‘abide by terms’

The deal was announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Swinney: Ferguson Marine must make ‘justifiable business case’ to get more cash

The First Minister was pressed on the issue after it emerged just £570,000 of £14.2 million of promised investment has been awarded so far.

Evening Standard

Campaigners react to Scottish Government's latest independence paper

CAMPAIGNERS and politicians have responded to the publication of the Scottish Government’s latest paper on independence.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: Devolution has reached its limits and UK Government holds Scotland back

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said that devolution has “reached its limits” and that the UK government is holding Scotland back ...

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Evening Standard

Scots households would be £10,000 better off with independence, paper claims

First Minister John Swinney warned of a ‘rightward shift’ in the UK.

The National (Scotland)

'A fresh start': John Swinney unveils new Scottish independence plans

John Swinney has unveiled new plans for an independent Scotland ...

Evening Standard

Scotland’s ‘immense resources’ only available with independence, says Swinney

The publication of a new paper comes just days before the SNP conference in Aberdeen.

The National (Scotland)

Jewish staff at Scottish universities condemn 'weaponisation' of Manchester attack

A GROUP of Jewish academics working at universities across Scotland have condemned "unfounded, irresponsible and dangerous" attempts by…

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Evening Standard

Thousands of homes face fourth night without power in wake of Storm Amy

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said “challenging” network faults were still being addressed in parts of the Highlands, Argyll and Mull.

The National (Scotland)

Detention of flotilla activists 'matter for Israeli government', says No 10

KEIR Starmer’s spokesman has said that the detention of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters is “a matter for the…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney 'very concerned' about Scottish flotilla activists imprisoned by Israel

First Minister John Swinney has said he is "very concerned" about the wellbeing of the Scottish flotilla participants imprisoned by Israel.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘very concerned’ about Gaza aid flotilla Scots detained by Israel

Comments come as some activists allege mistreatment by Israeli guards, something the Israeli government denies.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney responds after speech heckled at Hamas attack vigil

JOHN Swinney has defended his speech to the Jewish community in Edinburgh despite being met with fierce boos and heckles as he called for…

The Independent UK

Storm Amy disruption ‘illustration of climate problem’ – Swinney

The first named storm of the season brought travel disruption and power cuts.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney booed and heckled during vigil for Hamas attack victims outside Holyrood

FIRST Minister John Swinney was booed and heckled outside the Scottish Parliament as he spoke about recognising Palestine at an event for the Jewish…

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