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SNP leadership 'drifting too far from policy set by members', insiders say

SNP Government leaders are drifting “too far” from the party policy decided by their members, figures within the SNP have warned.

The National (Scotland)

'Incomparably better': John Swinney hails relations with Labour in government

Working with the Conservatives when they were in government “could not have been more awful” but relationships with Westminster are…

The National (Scotland)

Devolved leaders hail improved relationships with UK Government under Labour

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said working with the previous Tory administration ‘could not have been more awful’.

Evening Standard

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John Swinney appoints three new ministerial code advisers

JOHN Swinney has appointed three new independent advisers to the Scottish Ministerial Code, with two stepping down after a decade in their roles ...

The National (Scotland)

Swinney raises union’s plan to save Grangemouth with Starmer

Owner Petroineos currently intends to close the oil refinery in 2025.

Evening Standard

Starmer to work ‘constructively’ on scrapping two-child benefit cap in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney said the Prime Minister had agreed to work with the Scottish Government as it seeks to end the policy in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Labour claim SNP haven't 'set aside' money for scrapping two-child cap

LABOUR have claimed the Scottish Government has not “set aside” money to fund scrapping the two-child benefit cap.

The National (Scotland)

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'Follow our lead': Stephen Flynn challenges Keir Starmer on visit to Scotland

STEPHEN Flynn has challenged the Prime Minister to "follow the policy path laid out by John Swinney" as he attends the British-Irish…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer and John Swinney to discuss climate change at summit in Scotland

Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney will discuss financing action to tackle climate change at a summit bringing together leaders from the devolved…

The National (Scotland)

Leaders to discuss climate change finance at British-Irish Council summit

Financing a just transition will be the main topic at the meeting in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

Swinney to probe concerns for money invested in paused Sutherland Spaceport

The spaceport on the north coast of the Scottish mainland received a reported £14.6 million in investment, but it has now been put on hold.

Evening Standard

John Swinney responds to Highland patients facing '100-mile journey to give birth'

JOHN Swinney has sought to reassure patients in the Highlands and islands who face a “long and difficult journey” for maternity care.

The National (Scotland)

Budget squanders opportunity of £5.2bn extra funding, warns Sarwar

But First Minister John Swinney urged the Labour leader to support his party’s tax and spending plans.

Evening Standard

John Swinney fumes at 'bawling' Tory MSPs during Budget clash at FMQs

JOHN Swinney told Tory MSPs at FMQs to stop “shouting and bawling” as he clashed with Russell Findlay on the Budget at FMQs...

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We cannot wait for Labour to act on two-child benefit cap, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister said his Government will mitigate the policy in Scotland to help reduce child poverty.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: Scotland 'won't forgive Labour' if party blocks ending two-child cap

JOHN Swinney has warned Labour “Scotland will never forgive you” should the UK Government attempt to block the ending of the two-child cap on…

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison issues new update on Scottish Government's independence papers

SHONA Robison has said that the Scottish Government’s papers on an independent Scotland are “in the final stages”...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish campaigners call for action on plastic pollution after treaty talks fail

CLIMATE campaigners are calling the Scottish Government to take more decisive action on plastic pollution following the failure of a treaty…

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How can the SNP pass the Scottish Budget and could an election be called?

THE Scottish Budget will be announced by Shona Robison this afternoon with the Finance Secretary having promised to put more money in people’s…

Evening Standard

Shona Robison vows to ‘put people of Scotland first’ in Holyrood Budget

The Scottish Finance Secretary will set out her draft tax and spending plans for 2025-26 to MSPs on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

NHS Scotland may need to cut services without reform, watchdog warns

SCOTLAND’S NHS may need to cut services if the Scottish Government fails to implement fundamental and urgent reforms, the public spending watchdog…

The Independent UK

Support for ‘vital and precious’ NHS at heart of Scottish Budget – Swinney

The First Minister was asked about the recent critical incident declared at NHS Grampian.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says improving NHS is at the 'heart' of SNP Budget

JOHN Swinney has said that the upcoming Scottish Government Budget will have “improving the NHS at its heart”.

The National (Scotland)

Alex Cole-Hamilton outlines independence spending demands ahead of Budget

ALEX Cole-Hamilton has said there are “areas of great communality” between both the SNP and LibDems as reports suggest the parties are preparing…

The National (Scotland)

Greens spell out two conditions for them to support SNP in Budget vote

THE Scottish Greens have laid out two conditions which they say will allow them to back the SNP Government’s Budget ...

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