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How every MSP voted as Holyrood rejected the UK's Winter Fuel Payment cut

MSPs at Holyrood have overwhelmingly voted to oppose the Labour Government's cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment.

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Two Labour MSPs rebel as Holyrood votes against UK Winter Fuel Payment cut

HOLYROOD has voted overwhelmingly that the UK Government should reverse its cut to the Winter Fuel Payment ...

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John Swinney stands by National Care Service plans as union withdraws support

THE Scottish Government's plans to set up a National Care Service are the “most effective way” of improving care services across the country,…

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Strikes to close schools in John Swinney's constituency for two weeks

UNION leaders have announced strike action that could close schools in the First Minister's local area for two weeks ...

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Scottish Government awards grants to help families in poverty across the country

The Scottish Government is awarding grants of up to £80,000 to 12 local projects that support families in poverty around the country ...

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John Swinney defends Stephen Flynn over £30k donation saying it was declared properly

JOHN Swinney has defended Stephen Flynn after he lobbied ministers on behalf of an energy firm run by a donor who gave his branch £30,000 saying…

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Gaza ceasefire needed 'more than ever' on October 7 anniversary, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said a ceasefire in Gaza is needed “more than ever” as he commemorated one year since the October 7 attacks ...

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John Swinney announces funding to restore Scottish town's historic pier

THE First Minister has announced hundreds of thousands of pounds in funding to help restore a Scottish town’s historic pier ...

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John Swinney calls on world leaders to negotiate 'immediate ceasefire' in Middle East

JOHN Swinney has called for a ceasefire ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel amid the continued bombardment of Gaza.

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John Swinney to announce support for islands projects Monday during Shetland visit

First Minister John Swinney is to attend a meeting in Shetland on Monday which aims to help drive economic growth and address key regional issues in…

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John Swinney calls for details on Keir Starmer's plans for Scotland's carbon capture

JOHN Swinney has called on the Prime Minister to fast track the development of a carbon capture scheme in Scotland after being “fundamentally…

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SNP take seat from Scottish Labour to win two by-elections in Dundee

THE SNP have won two by-elections for Dundee City Council, with Scottish Labour losing a seat ...

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John Swinney's dad refuses to tell him who he votes for

JOHN Swinney has revealed that despite his father being “fascinated” by what he does in politics he has never told him who he votes for ...

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Scottish Government urged to end funding to companies arming Israel

THE Scottish Government has been urged to send all funding for companies arming and supporting Israeli forces ...

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John Swinney appoints former Yes strategist as special adviser

THE former chief strategist of Yes Scotland has been appointed as a special adviser to the First Minister.

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Tory MSPs fume as John Swinney brings up new leader's Liz Truss support

TORY MSPs reacted with fury as their new leader was slammed for his support for the “discredited” former prime minister Liz Truss at his first…

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Scotland will donate £800k worth of medical equipment to Ukraine, says John Swinney

SCOTLAND will donate medical equipment worth £800,000 to Ukraine, First Minister John Swinney has confirmed ...

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'Disappointing': Campaigners urge First Minister to back sustainable development bill

MORE than 100 campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to back legislation which would put sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of…

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'No plans' - First Minister issues firm response over Scottish football alcohol ban

First Minister John Swinney has stated there are no plans to lift the alcohol ban in Scottish football.

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'Do not stop talking about Gaza or Lebanon': Humza Yousaf awarded for public service

HUMZA Yousaf has been awarded for his role in public service at the Scottish Asian Awards.

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Russell Findlay condemned for 'independence dream is dead' comment at Tory conference

RUSSELL Findlay has been slammed for claiming the “independence dream is dead” in his speech at the Tory conference in Birmingham today ...

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Labour Government must be ‘forced to act’ to save Grangemouth refinery, union says

UNION leaders have insisted the Labour Government “must be forced to act” to save Scotland’s only oil refinery ...

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Former SNP MP joins protest as royals attend Holyrood anniversary celebrations

A FORMER SNP MP has joined an anti-monarchy protest as the King and Queen attended the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament…

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John Swinney fires back as Labour demand sacking of Housing Minister

JOHN Swinney fired back at Anas Sarwar during FMQs after the Scottish Labour demanded the sacking of Scotland's Housing Minister.

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Escalation in 'awful' Israel-Hezbollah conflict 'deeply troubling', says John Swinney

THE First Minister has said the escalation of violence in the Israel-Hezbollah war is “deeply troubling” and that any Scots caught up in the…

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