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John Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave

The role will be in addition to Mr Swinney’s duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery.

The Independent UK

Scottish independence campaigners galvanise grassroots after SNP reveals plans

Politicians and activists need to push support for early referendum well above 50% to bolster case

The Guardian - UK

No such thing as a de-facto referendum, says expert amid SNP plans for indyref2

Professor James Mitchell said elections and referendums ‘are quite distinct’.

The Independent UK

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Westminster can not be ‘let off the hook’ on Scottish independence, Swinney says

The Deputy First Minister indicated winning a majority of Scottish MPs in the next UK election could lead to independence negotiations.

The Independent UK

John Swinney issues correction over SNP mandate for independence

Scotland’s deputy first minister backtracks after contradicting Nicola Sturgeon by saying majority of seats would be enough

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney backtracks on claim majority of MPs would be Yes mandate

JOHN Swinney has backtracked on a comment that the Scottish Government would have a mandate to begin independence negotiations…

The National (Scotland)

Confusion as Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney split over independence talks mandate

Opposition parties claimed the SNP could "go backwards and still claim victory" at the next general election.

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Perthshire couple in shock over charity's sudden eviction notice decision

Chris Claydon says a decision by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) to serve notice on her and her partner Scott Trotter to vacate the Dunkeld property she has lived in for the last 18 years has left them “devastated”

Daily Record

SNP minister Jenny Gilruth and former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale celebrate wedding

Nicola Sturgeon congratulated the couple on their happy day, while John Swinney called it "lovely news".

Daily Record

Scotland's COVID-19 inquiry will probe impact of lockdown restrictions on public

SCOTLAND'S Covid-19 inquiry will look into the impact of lockdown restrictions on the public, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said.

The National (Scotland)

Perthshire Pilates studio gives three Ukrainians a new start

Several women who left Ukraine are using their professional training to begin building a new life near Perth.

Daily Record

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

Edinburgh Live

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

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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The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Edinburgh Live

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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