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John Swinney says bad election result would not affect independence mandate

JOHN Swinney has said the SNP’s mandate for independence negotiations would not be invalidated if his party loses seats in the General Election.

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Sarwar effectively starts Scottish Labour’s Holyrood campaign with tax pledge

Scottish Labour leader, launching Westminster manifesto, promises party will not raise income tax if it comes into power in 2026

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John Swinney calls on Scottish Labour to demand end to two-child benefit cap

JOHN SWINNEY has challenged Scottish Labour to stand up to Keir Starmer in demanding an end to the two-child benefit cap ...

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SNP to demand half-price energy bills for worst-off and elderly people

THE SNP have unveiled new demands for people on benefits or low incomes to get reduced bills.

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Only the SNP will deliver 'left-of-centre' manifesto, says John Swinney

SNP leader John Swinney is expected to say that the SNP is the only major party with a “truly left-of-centre manifesto” in a speech at a…

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Alex Salmond attacks SNP over 'half-hearted' independence campaign

ALEX Salmond says his Alba Party will be the only one to include a strategy for delivering Scottish independence in their election manifesto –…

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John Swinney says Douglas Ross's decision to run left 'bad taste' in north east

DOUGLAS Ross’s decision to stand to be an MP has left a “bad taste” in the north-east Scotland constituency where he is running, First…

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Labour would leave NHS worse off than in Tory austerity years, research says

THE NHS would be left with lower spending increases under Labour than during the worst years of Tory austerity cuts, fresh analysis has suggested.

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First Minister congratulates Scots on King's Honours list

JOHN Swinney has congratulated all Scots who have received an award in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

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A tale of two manifestos: Labour do nothing as the Tories run out of road

IT was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

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John Swinney drinks beer with Tartan Army ahead of Euros opener in Munich

JOHN Swinney has been spotted drinking beer with the Tartan Army ahead of Scotland’s opening match against Germany in the Euros.

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'A great honour': John Swinney meets European Affairs Minister in Bavaria

THE First Minister has met with the European Affairs Minister in the Bavarian State Chancellery ahead of Scotland’s opening Euros match against…

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'Absolute lad': Tartan Army pose with John Swinney as he heads to Euros

THE First Minister has been pictured smiling with members of the Tartan Army as he heads to Scotland's opening match against Germany in the Euros.

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John Swinney 'making independence impossible' at election, Alex Salmond says

JOHN Swinney is making “independence impossible” at this General Election, former first minister Alex Salmond has claimed ...

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Anas Sarwar called out as he's 'contradicted by London bosses'

Anas Sarwar was called out for being "contradicted by his London bosses" as he and John Swinney went head-to-head at FMQs ...

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Labour manifesto should rule out ‘creeping privatisation of NHS', says John Swinney

Labour’s manifesto must rule out the “creeping privatisation agenda” for the health service, John Swinney has said ...

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Independent Scotland would not resort to austerity, says John Swinney

AN independent Scotland would focus on raising revenue rather than resorting to austerity, the First Minister has said.

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Joanna Cherry abused as 'transphobic b****' at Edinburgh campaign event

JOANNA Cherry was called a “transphobic b****” by a passerby in Edinburgh as she joined First Minister John Swinney on the campaign trail on…

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John Swinney set for Panorama interview with Nick Robinson – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is set for an interview with the BBC’s Nick Robinson on Wednesday evening.

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‘Read my lips: no austerity under Labour’, Sarwar tells Scottish leaders’ debate

First minister John Swinney under fire over public services and cost of living during ill-tempered TV showdown

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Anas Sarwar says ‘it’s for Scottish people to decide’ future of Scotland

ANAS Sarwar has said it is “for Scottish people to decide what the future of country is” – yet refused to be drawn on whether he would support…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar clash over ‘no austerity’ under Labour claim

JOHN Swinney and Anas Sarwar have clashed after the Scottish

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Eradicating child poverty is a 'significant' challenge, John Swinney tells MSPs

Scotland faces a “significant” challenge if it is to eradicate child poverty, First Minister John Swinney has told MSPs.

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Douglas Ross told to make urgent statement to Holyrood following resignation

DOUGLAS Ross is being urged to make an urgent statement to Holyrood after announcing his intention to stand down as leader of the Scottish…

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Anas Sarwar says 'Labour austerity' attacks are 'ludicrous'

ANAS Sarwar has said SNP warnings that Labour would cut public spending in power are “ludicrous”.

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