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Sweeping UK benefit cuts 'do not equal austerity', Anas Sarwar insists

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has hit back at claims that UK Government welfare changes will amount to austerity.

The National (Scotland)

Who is Liz Kendall? All to know about Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Here is everything you need to know about British Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall amid DWP cuts.

The National (Scotland)

Tory attacks on Nicola Sturgeon ‘classic example of abuse women face', FM says

THE Scottish Conservatives provided a “classic example” of the abuse women face in politics with their attacks on Nicola Sturgeon ...

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Labour should raise taxes before cutting disability benefits, John Swinney says

FIRST Minister John Swinney called for the UK Labour Government to look at tax reform before “balancing the books on the backs of the poor” with…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to host event on Scotland’s ‘success’ in offshore wind energy

John Swinney is to speak at an investment event on Scotland’s “growth and success” in the offshore wind industry

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney calls on Scots to donate as our fundraiser nears goal

First Minister John Swinney has called on Scots to donate to The National's fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians as it nears its goal ...

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Cabinet minister announces intention to step down from Holyrood

A cabinet minister has become the latest MSP to announce their decision to step down at the next Holyrood election ...

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Scotland’s first minister holds ‘warm’ meeting with Eric Trump in Edinburgh

John Swinney says business meeting focused on Trump family’s golfing interests, days after Turnberry course was targeted by protesters

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney thanked us for ‘colossal investment’ during talks, says Eric Trump

The executive vice-president of the Trump Organisation met the Scottish First Minister at Bute House on Thursday.

Evening Standard

John Swinney meets Donald Trump's son during Scotland visit

THE First Minister has reportedly met one of US President Donald Trump’s sons ...

The National (Scotland)

'Come clean': Anas Sarwar U-turns on Scottish Labour nuclear weapons policy

SCOTTISH Labour are facing calls to clarify their stance on the UK’s nuclear weapons after Anas Sarwar appeared to pull a unilateral U-turn at…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney meeting Trump’s son for talks

A spokesman for the Scottish First Minister said it is a business meeting, ‘not a political meeting’.

Evening Standard

University of Dundee job losses should be ‘wake-up call’, Swinney told

The university announced on Tuesday it plans to cut 632 jobs as it bids to plug a £35 million deficit.

Evening Standard

Swinney defends Sturgeon’s record against accusations of failure

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay took aim at the former first minister after she announced her intention to leave Holyrood.

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Tory MSP slapped down by Presiding Officer amid combative FMQs

A TORY MSP was slapped down and told off by Holyrood’s Presiding Officer at a fiery First Minister’s Questions ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney pans Tories' 'graceless' Nicola Sturgeon attacks in fiery FMQs

JOHN Swinney has panned the Scottish Conservatives over their “graceless” response to Nicola Sturgeon’s decision to leave the Holyrood…

Evening Standard

SNP MSP says she will not seek re-election in 2026

Natalie Don-Innes made the announcement on X on Wednesday night.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney defends SNP’s green heating U-turn as charities call it 'huge mistake'

JOHN Swinney has defended the SNP Government’s decision to scrap plans to make homeowners switch to green heating systems after fierce criticism…

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Swinney voices concern at ‘extreme situation’ at University of Dundee

The First Minister’s comments come a day after the university said it will cut more than 600 jobs as it bids to tackle a £35 million deficit.

Evening Standard

Sturgeon ‘changed Scottish lives for the better’ – Swinney

First Minister John Swinney thanked Nicola Sturgeon for her contribution to public life.

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon to stand down as MSP next year

Scotland’s former first minister, who led SNP from 2014 until 2023, says she will not seek re-election in 2026

Evening Standard

King and Sir Chris Hoy kick off Glasgow Commonwealth Games countdown

Charles handed a wooden baton to the six-time Olympic champion to launch the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace

The National (Scotland)

King to launch Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Baton Relay with Chris Hoy

THE King will launch the inaugural King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, officially starting the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth…

The Independent UK

Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits’ from Commonwealth Games on milestone day

There are 500 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Nation unites in a day of reflection to mark fifth anniversary of Covid-19

Hundreds of events were hosted where the pain, grief, compassion and sacrifice of those difficult times was remembered.

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