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Behaviour of men and boys in Scotland is 'chilling', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said the behaviour of men and boys in Scotland is “chilling” after schoolgirls told him violence against women is one of the…

The National (Scotland)

Major Yes poll won't trigger flurry of action from SNP high command – here's why

POLLING giving Yes its biggest lead in more than four years has been met with delight within the SNP – but don’t expect it to result in promises…

The National (Scotland)

Budget will deliver ‘real progress’ for Scotland – Swinney

Mr Swinney said the Budget focuses on the issues which matter most to people such as the NHS.

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Scottish Government to consider new offence of non-fatal strangulation

John Swinney has pledged the Scottish Government will give “serious consideration” for non-fatal strangulation to be made a specific criminal…

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John Swinney challenged on phone call with Donald Trump at FMQs

JOHN Swinney was challenged by Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater on his recent phone call with Donald Trump at FMQs...

The National (Scotland)

Tories repeatedly told off at FMQs as John Swinney labels party a 'disgrace'

JOHN Swinney branded the Scottish Tories a “disgrace” during a First Minister’s Questions where the party were repeatedly told off for…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney scolds Anas Sarwar at FMQs for accidentally voting with Tories TWICE

JOHN Swinney has poked fun at Scottish Labour’s leader as he voted with the Scottish Conservatives on Wednesday afternoon...

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Scotland lobbies Trump to exclude it from threatened tariffs on whisky

First minister seeks to persuade Trump of whisky’s significant economic and cultural status during phone call

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John Swinney considering 'strong arguments' for social media ban for under-16s

JOHN Swinney is considering a ban on social media for under 16s ...

The National (Scotland)

No discussion with Trump on his ‘policy agenda’ during call, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke to the US president-elect on the phone on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump showed 'enthusiasm' for Scotland visit on phone call, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said that Donald Trump indicated a “willingness and enthusiasm” to come to Scotland during the pair’s phone call on Tuesday…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to auction Christmas card picture to help children’s charity

The First Minister has chosen a picture by PA Media photographer Jane Barlow for his official card, which will raise money for Children First.

Evening Standard

We should think about NCS outside of ‘institutional architecture’, says Swinney

The Scottish Government paused plans for the National Care Service last month.

The Independent UK

John Swinney holds 'introductory call' with Donald Trump

The First Minister has held an “introductory call” with incoming US president Donald Trump.

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First Minister opens new £68 million surgical centre in Clydebank

First Minister John Swinney has opened a new £68 million surgical centre in Clydebank.

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Next Holyrood election about 'hope' and SNP will be ready, says John Swinney

The 2026 Holyrood election will be about hope, John Swinney has said, as he pledged that the SNP will be ready to fight it.

The Independent UK

Next Holyrood election about hope and SNP will be ready, says Swinney

The SNP will have been in power for 19 years when it goes before the electorate again in 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Allegations against Edinburgh City Council leader ‘very serious’, says John Swinney

ALLEGATIONS against Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day are “very serious”, John Swinney has said as calls for his resignation grow.

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Scotland’s First Minister stresses the need for ‘stable solution’ in Syria

John Swinney said the demise of the Assad regime is welcome as its ‘brutality’ was ‘without doubt’.

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John Swinney addresses shouts of 'traitor' at Alex Salmond's memorial

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has responded to shouts of "traitor" from the crowd outside the memorial of Alex Salmond last month.

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice: Labour's election win has 'made it harder' for Anas Sarwar to become FM

JOHN Curtice has said that Labour’s General Election victory in July has made it more difficult for Anas Sarwar to become First Minister...

The National (Scotland)

Labour will be held accountable if they vote against Budget, says John Swinney

VOTING against the Scottish Government’s Budget will be an “albatross” around Labour’s neck, the First Minister has said, as he pledged to…

The Independent UK

Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

The SNP remain short of a majority and will have to seek support from other parties to pass the Budget.

The Independent UK

First Minister finds balance in son’s hockey ahead of budget

John Swinney was thrust unexpectedly into the top job earlier this year.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney on track to lead pro-independence majority in Holyrood in new poll

JOHN Swinney is on course to lead the SNP to a pro-independence majority in Holyrood following the announcement of next year's Budget, according to…

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