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Make economic growth the number one priority, business group urges Swinney

CBI Scotland said Scotland is in a ‘race against time’ to deliver growth amid mounting pressures on the public purse.

Evening Standard

John Swinney to host first meeting of ‘streamlined’ Scottish cabinet

The Scottish First Minister will chair the first meeting of his new-look cabinet team on Friday.

Evening Standard

How cynical attacks on John Swinney show the pro-UK hypocrisy on 'terrorism'

POLITICIANS have cynically and hypocritically sought to use John Swinney's comments and the Troubles for their own political ends ...

The National (Scotland)

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Swinney apologises on behalf of state for failures in ‘Beastie House’ report

A 75-page report published on Wednesday found several children at the centre of a Glasgow abuse ring were failed by authorities.

Evening Standard

UK at ‘tipping point’ on the constitution, says John Swinney

The First Minister said his new Scottish cabinet team would work to continue to ‘build support for Scottish self government’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney stands by 'move on from Troubles' remark in face of Holyrood protest

THE First Minister has stood by his statement that people must “move on” from the Troubles conflicts in Ireland in response to a protest at…

The National (Scotland)

Scots urged to rally at Holyrood as MSPs set to vote on independence motion

PEOPLE are being urged to rally outside Holyrood next week to coincide with a motion on Scottish independence being voted on

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First Minister announces date for Holyrood Scottish independence vote

FIRST Minister John Swinney will bring a motion on Scottish independence to a Holyrood vote on Tuesday, he has said.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urges Celtic fans not to repeat 'appalling' disorder this weekend

FIRST Minister John Swinney has urged Celtic fans to behave ahead of the team’s appearance in the Scottish Cup final.

The National (Scotland)

Swinney keen for ‘co-operation’ with UK Government to cut cost of weekly shop

The Scottish First Minister also said he will be taking forward plans for a price cap on a limited number of items.

Evening Standard

Swinney urges Celtic fans to avoid cup final disorder

Thousands of fans descended on the Trongate area of Glasgow on Saturday, with some clashing with police.

Evening Standard

Net migration almost halved while UK citizens stay abroad under Labour

UK net migration dropped to an estimated 171,000 last year, the lowest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister condemns extremist Israeli minister over video harassing activists

THE First Minister of Scotland has condemned videos of the activists detained in Israel posted by the country’s security minister

The National (Scotland)

Beastie House report deeply troubling and it must be taken seriously – Swinney

The First Minister said change must come after a damning report found authorities repeatedly missed opportunities to protect children facing abuse.

Evening Standard

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The Times of India

Scotland: Jenny Gilruth expected to become Deputy First Minister in new SNP team

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is set to announce his new cabinet. Jenny Gilruth is tipped to become Deputy First Minister. Swinney was sworn in for his second term. His government will focus on the cost-of-living crisis and NHS reforms. The SNP won 58 seats in the recent election. New…

Evening Standard

Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The National (Scotland)

The full list of the new Scottish Government Cabinet as John Swinney picks top team

JOHN Swinney has confirmed the SNP’s full new Cabinet team ...

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The Independent UK

Jenny Gilruth: Promotion to Deputy First Minister is greatest honour of my life

An MSP for 10 years and a Government minister for six, the former teacher now becomes John Swinney’s second-in-command.

The Independent UK

Who is Jenny Gilruth? The former teacher named as Scotland’s deputy first minister

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Evening Standard

Gilruth appointed Deputy First Minister as Swinney reshuffles top team

The First Minister is appointing his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard

Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney

The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed.

The National (Scotland)

Price caps row shows stark divide in media framing of SNP and Labour

THE Treasury has denied any plans to bring in food price caps after newspaper reports suggested Labour could be seeking to copy the SNP plans, but…

Evening Standard

Swinney sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet appointments

It comes after the SNP’s election victory earlier this month.

The Independent UK

Supermarket bosses say food price caps would be ‘preposterous’ and ‘idiotic’

A government minister denied any concrete plans for price caps but confirmed ongoing discussions with supermarkets

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