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Famous Scottish artists send letter to First Minister on culture cuts

A NUMBER of famous Scottish artists have sent an open letter to urge John Swinney to restore music and arts funding.

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'I want it to stay': FM reacts amid reports 'free' Scottish services could be cut

JOHN Swinney has said he wants "everybody" to continue receiving universal services like free prescription and university tuition, amid…

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John Swinney vows continued funding for 'life-changing' music project

A music programme hailed by the First Minister for its work to “enrich the lives of so many children” is to benefit from continued Scottish…

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John Swinney issues statement on Labour 'austerity' after Keir Starmer speech

SNP leader John Swinney has issued a statement in response to Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying that his Labour government’s first Budget will…

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What we learned from the first big poll for the 2026 Scottish election

Is it really looking good for Anas Sarwar? ... Polling expert James Kelly doubts it.

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SNP will lose Scottish election without complete rethink, say senior party figures

Doubts expressed that John Swinney is strong enough leader to direct the scale of change required

The Guardian - UK

SNP open to working with Alba or Unionists to pass budget, party says

THE SNP have said they are open to working with Alba or Unionist parties to pass a budget – as new research showed the majority of their voters…

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SNP to win Holyrood election but Anas Sarwar to be next first minister – new poll

THE SNP are predicted to win the next Holyrood election - but Anas Sarwar will be Scotland's next first minister, according to a new poll.

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Labour secure by-election win – as small pro-indy party outperforms Tories

LABOUR have won a by-election in West Lothian, which was prompted by the death of John Swinney's former chief of staff.

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Greens urge John Swinney to 'think again' after ditching asylum seeker bus scheme

THE First Minister has been urged to “think again” after a “disrespectful” decision to halt plans for asylum seekers to receive free bus…

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First Minister speaks out after meeting with Palestinian ambassador

THE First Minister has said he will “never hold back” in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after a meeting with the Palestinian ambassador.

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John Swinney 'sure' meeting with Israeli diplomat will be discussed at SNP conference

JOHN Swinney has said he is “sure” discussions about the Scottish Government’s meeting with an Israeli diplomat will take place at the…

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Opening date for UK's first safe drug consumption room in Glasgow announced

THE opening date for a proposed safe drug consumption facility, set to be the UK’s first, has been announced.

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'Wonderful': John Swinney welcomes female Afghan medical students to Scotland

JOHN Swinney has praised the “wonderful” work done to bring 19 Afghani women to finish their medical degrees in Scotland ...

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John Swinney event cut short after pro-Palestine heckler protests Israel meeting

JOHN Swinney was heckled by a pro-Palestinian protester over the Scottish Government’s meeting with an Israeli diplomat whilst appearing at the…

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Angus Robertson pulls out of book festival appearance amid Israeli meeting row

SNP minister Angus Robertson has pulled out of an appearance at a book festival amid controversy over his meeting with an Israeli diplomat.

The Guardian - UK

SNP minister apologises over secret meeting with Israeli diplomat after outcry

Angus Robertson says he should have only met Israel’s deputy UK ambassador in order to discuss Gaza ceasefire

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Angus Robertson issues statement amid calls to resign over Israeli diplomat meeting

ANGUS Robertson has issued a statement as he faces calls from within the SNP to step down as External Affairs Secretary amid a row over a meeting…

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SNP branch calls for Angus Robertson to be sacked from cabinet post

AN SNP branch is pushing for Angus Robertson to be suspended from his cabinet role after meeting with an Israeli diplomat ...

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John Swinney 'sent' Angus Robertson to meeting with Israeli diplomat

JOHN Swinney asked Angus Robertson to attend a highly criticised meeting with a senior Israeli diplomat, according to reports ...

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Israel meetings labelled 'utterly tone-deaf' as row continues amongst SNP members

SECRET meetings between two MSPs and an Israeli diplomat have caused a row amongst SNP party members as the rendezvous has been labelled…

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'Go back to drawing board': Taymouth Castle access plan sparks right-to-roam row

A LEADING charity has urged the developers of Taymouth Castle estate to “go back to the drawing board” after published access plans for the site…

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'Unconscionable': SNP national secretary issues rare statement amid Israel row

THE SNP’s national secretary has issued a damning statement in a rare intervention after two of the party's parliamentarians met with a top…

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John Swinney challenges Angela Rayner on Winter Fuel Payment cut in Edinburgh meeting

JOHN Swinney confronted Angela Rayner over Labour’s cuts to pensioner benefits during a meeting in Edinburgh.

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Greens accuse SNP of 'hypocrisy' on Israel after 'secret meeting' with diplomat

THE SNP have been accused of attempting to “build closer ties to Israel” amid its assault on Gaza, after a minister met with one of the…

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