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More jobs to be lost at Grangemouth as oil refinery closes

MORE jobs are to go at Grangemouth as a knock-on effect of the closure of refinery operations.

The National (Scotland)

Ukraine ‘deserves to be heard’ in peace talks, diplomat tells MSPs

A UKRAINIAN diplomat told MSPs his country “deserves to be heard” in negotiations about its future, as he called for Western unity to exert a…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney slaps down Russell Findlay after 'quango bingo' claim

JOHN Swinney slapped down Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay during a spat about the number of quangos under the SNP’s watch – telling him…

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John Swinney says he will lead SNP into 2031 Holyrood elections

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he intends to lead the SNP into the 2031 Holyrood elections ...

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John Curtice speaks on John Swinney's plan to combat 'extreme right' in Scotland

PROFESSOR John Curtice has given his verdict on First Minister John Swinney’s calls for a cross-party conference to tackle the rise of the…

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to visit Scotland in spring

REFORM UK’S leader Nigel Farage is set to visit Scotland this Spring as the party looks ahead to the Scottish Parliament election next year ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney calls on UK Government to divert funding for Trident replacement

THE First Minister has called on the UK Government to divert spending on a Trident replacement to more “conventional weaponry”.

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Swinney says SNP right to oppose Trident as he welcomes defence spending boost

But the Scottish First Minister said it is the ‘wrong choice’ to fund increased spending by slashing international aid.

The Independent UK

Swinney looks to ‘lock out’ Reform from Holyrood as he calls cross-party talks

The Scottish First Minister said the threat of the ‘far-right’ – in which he included Nigel Farage’s party – is real.

Evening Standard

Swinney to call ‘line in the sand’ summit to counter rise of Reform

The First Minister has said he will invite political leaders to talks at the end of April.

The Independent UK

John Swinney calls cross-party conference to combat far-right in Scotland

FIRST Minister John Swinney has announced a cross-party conference aimed at uniting Scotland’s political representatives and civic society…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney bids to unite Scotland against ‘extreme and radical right’

John Swinney will host his first Bute House press conference as First Minister on Wednesday where he will outline his plan to “renew public trust…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney seeks to renew trust in politics and unite Scots against ‘radical right’

He will host his first Bute House press conference as First Minister on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Most Scots support continued oil and gas extraction, new poll finds

The vast majority of people in Scotland back the continued production of oil and gas, a new poll has found...

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Vast majority of Scots support continued oil and gas extraction, poll finds

The survey found most people in Scotland want to see a mix of renewable and fossil fuel production.

The National (Scotland)

What is in the Scottish Budget for 2025/26?

THE Scottish Budget for 2025/26 is set to clear its final hurdle at Holyrood today.

Evening Standard

Budget Bill set to clear final hurdle at Scottish Parliament

Holyrood is expected to pass the 2025-26 Budget plans when MSPs vote at the end of business on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urges Anas Sarwar to vote for Budget after Starmer Grangemouth pledge

The First Minister has called on Scottish Labour to support the Budget following Keir Starmer’s announcement of an extra £200 million for…

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Ukrainian diplomat thanks Scotland for ’emotional’ service marking three years of war

A UKRAINIAN diplomat has thanked Scotland for the ongoing support shown to his country following a “very emotional” service making the third…

The National (Scotland)

First Minister signals support for Ukraine on invasion anniversary

THE First Minister has said he stands as part of a “united front” in support of Ukraine’s independence on the third anniversary of the Russian…

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Scotland ‘likely to miss net zero climate target by up to 20m tonnes’

Exclusive: Top officials and climate policy experts believe delays in cutting emissions make it improbable 2045 target will be met

The National (Scotland)

'Only the first step': SNP respond to Keir Starmer's £200 million Grangemouth fund

THE SNP have responded to Keir Starmer’s headline announcement that the UK Government will provide £200 million in funding for the future of…

The Independent UK

Scottish Government should follow law on single-sex spaces, Starmer says

The Prime Minister said he supported the Equality Act and ‘safe spaces for women’ as he was asked about the high-profile Sandie Peggie tribunal.

The National (Scotland)

Labour ‘have ignored two-child cap data request for two months’, SNP minister says

THE Labour Government has been accused of “dragging its heels” on work to help end the two-child benefit cap in Scotland after failing to…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer to warn of 'dangerous right-wing politics' in Glasgow conference speech

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer will warn of “dangerous right-wing politics” taking hold in the UK as he addresses the Scottish Labour conference on…

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