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Council leaders to ask Scottish Government for more money to avoid bin strikes

UNIONS have warned ministers to act on a “window of opportunity” to end looming bin strikes after council leaders voted to ask the Scottish…

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SNP could change rules to let Stephen Flynn stand for Holyrood, John Swinney says

THE SNP could change their rules to allow Stephen Flynn to run for Holyrood in 2026, the First Minister has suggested ...

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John Swinney warns finances under ‘significant pressure’ as bin strike threat looms

JOHN Swinney said the Scottish Government has to “live in the reality of the resources we’ve got available to us” as he declined to commit to…

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Kate Forbes in talks to save Scottish shipyards as UK Government rejects loan

KATE Forbes has been in talks with the UK Government after it refused to back a shipbuilder with two Scottish yards, putting hundreds of jobs at…

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John Swinney announces £41.7 million investment to decarbonise Scotland’s buses

JOHN Swinney has announced a £41.7 million investment to help deliver 252 new zero-emission buses to Scotland’s roads ...

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John Swinney leads tributes to Andy Murray as tennis star announces retirement

JOHN Swinney has said Andy Murray is Scotland’s “greatest ever sportsman” as the tennis star announced his retirement ...

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John Swinney says SNP in 'strong position' despite election 'setback'

The SNP remains in a “strong position” despite the general election “setback”, John Swinney has said as he switches his focus to 2026.

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'Greenwashing': Campaigners slam Scottish Government funding for carbon capture

CLIMATE campaigners have criticised the Scottish Government’s commitment to a carbon capture project in the north east and claimed the technology…

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Carbon capture project to receive £2 million from Scottish Government

A CARBON capture project in the north east has been awarded £2 million of funding from the Scottish Government.

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John Swinney to set out new funding for ‘landmark’ carbon capture project

JOHN Swinney will set out new Scottish Government funding for a “landmark” carbon capture and storage project in the north east ...

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SNP win seat from Scottish LibDems after council by-election

THE SNP have taken a council seat from the LibDems after a by-election ...

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Campaigners urge John Swinney to introduce new law protecting nature

DOZENS of environmental organisations have backed a new campaign calling on the Scottish Government to introduce new legislation which would improve…

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John Swinney asks SNP members for feedback on General Election campaign

JOHN Swinney has admitted that the SNP “failed to convince people of the urgency of independence” as he called on party members to give…

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Scottish politicians condemn attempted assassination of Donald Trump

Political leaders in Scotland have condemned the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, with First Minister John Swinney branding the shooting…

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SNP's newest MPs weigh on party's future and next election hopes

A FEW new faces joined the SNP ranks in Parliament last week. There are few SNP faces on the green benches of the Commons full stop.

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John Swinney must be 'ruthless bastard' and scrap Trident commitment, says ex-SNP MP

AN SNP MP who lost his seat at the General Election has said John Swinney must be a "ruthless bastard" and scrap the party's commitment to…

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Former MP calls for fresh SNP leadership under Kate Forbes and Stephen Flynn

JOHN Swinney must step aside as SNP leader to make way for a “fresh start” under Kate Forbes and Stephen Flynn, a former MP has said ...

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Alyn Smith: SNP party structures and staffing 'not fit for purpose'

A FORMER SNP MP who lost his seat in the General Election has suggested party structures and staffing are not “fit for purpose”.

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Ian Blackford slates media reports of 'cautious' backing for John Swinney

IAN Blackford has slated reporting of this backing for John Swinney as “cautious”, insisting the First Minister has his “full support”.

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British PM Keir Starmer Seeks To Reset Relations

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's diplomatic efforts focus on resetting relations, trade deals, and international commitments, addressing challenges an...

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Kate Forbes intervenes as SNP leadership questioned after election

KATE Forbes has backed John Swinney as SNP leader after his former cabinet colleague said he must quit after a damning election result.

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Stephen Flynn blames SNP election defeat on 'internal difficulties'

THE SNP’s “internal difficulties” led to people feeling the party was detached from their daily lives, Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said…

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Ian Blackford defends Nicola Sturgeon's leadership after fierce criticism

IAN Blackford has defended his and Nicola Sturgeon’s leadership of the SNP after fierce criticism from former party politicians.

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Keir Starmer avoids Pro-Palestine protesters on trip to Edinburgh

KEIR Starmer was met by dozens of protesters ahead of his visit to Bute House on Sunday evening as he spoke with the First Minister John Swinney.

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Keir Starmer refuses to say if independence was discussed in John Swinney meeting

KEIR Starmer has refused to be drawn on whether he discussed independence during his meeting with John Swinney.

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