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The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Local union leaders react to new pay deal for Perth and Kinross teachers

One Perth High School teacher says the wage increase still represents a pay cut for faculty members against inflation

Daily Record

SNP’s Kate Forbes signals Scottish independence vote could be years away

Leadership candidate says setting target dates is unhelpful and she would focus on ‘gentle persuasion’

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf is not ruling out a snap Holyrood election as a route to independence

HUMZA Yousaf is not ruling out a snap Holyrood election as a route to independence.

The National (Scotland)

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Humza Yousaf welcomes John Swinney's backing in SNP leadership election

The Health Secretary said that it was "a sign of strength" that a "giant" of the independence movement was supporting him.

Daily Record

John Swinney backs Humza Yousaf to replace Nicola Sturgeon as next First Minister

The Health Secretary said: "I am honoured to have the backing of a true giant of the SNP and independence movement, John Swinney, to become SNP leader."

Daily Record

John Swinney backs Humza Yousaf in SNP leadership race

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has announced that he is backing Humza Yousaf in the SNP’s leadership contest.

The National (Scotland)

Swinney endorsement gives ‘massive boost’ to Humza Yousaf’s bid to lead SNP

Outgoing Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney endorsed Humza Yousaf to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish first minister.

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Attacks on the SNP's record from candidates are self-serving indulgence

I STILL remember the hopes of a new politics for a new Scotland expressed amid the joy and optimism surrounding the re-establishing of the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Scots OAP vows to chain herself to housing association office in protest over lack of heating

Valdirmere Tchaikovsky, 71, lives in a property in Gowans Terrace owned by Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) but claims she has been without heating for four weeks.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes' attack on Humza Yousaf is unlikely to go down well with SNP members

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says senior SNP figures believes the Finance Secretary's criticisms of the Government she serves in may backfire

Daily Record

SNP minister Shona Robison claims Kate Forbes has 'undermined' Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE: Shona Robison demanded that her Cabinet colleague Kate Forbes provide "full transparency" on her views on abortion.

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross schools remain open as national teacher strikes paused to consider improved pay offer

Faculty members at schools in MSP John Swinney’s Perthshire North constituency were set to walkout over March 7-9

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf would scrap alcohol advertising ban consultation if he becomes First Minister

EXCLUSIVE: Yousaf told the Record that concerns raised by businesses meant that a rethink was required on how to regulate alcohol advertising.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon and I ‘wrestled’ with resigning at the same time, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon “wrestled” with the idea of leaving at the same time, the Deputy First Minister has said.

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Ian Blackford accuses Alex Salmond of 'stirring the pot' in leadership contest

FORMER SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has accused Alex Salmond of “trying to stir the pot” in the leadership contest after claiming…

The Independent UK

Sturgeon and I ‘wrestled’ with leaving office at the same time, says Swinney

The Deputy First Minister announced on Thursday he would stand down when the new first minister is appointed.

The Independent UK

Scottish teaching union ‘hopeful’ of new pay offer imminently

The EIS said it expects to see a potential deal on the table on Friday.

Insider UK

Swinney to step down as Deputy First Minister

He is set to join the backbenches once a new leader is confirmed

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Daily Record

John Swinney to relinquish deputy post when Nicola Sturgeon is succeeded

A tweet has been issued by John Swinney announcing that he will be returning to a position in the back benches of the Scottish Government later this month when a new First Minister is appointed.

The Independent UK

Swinney to step down as Scottish Deputy First Minister

He announced he will leave the Scottish Government after almost 16 years when a new first minister is appointed at the end of March.

Daily Record

John Swinney to quit Scottish Government after record spell as Deputy First Minister

Swinney, who led the SNP from 2000-2004, has served in a variety of Cabinet positions under Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to leave government after SNP leadership election

JOHN Swinney is to stand down as a minister following the SNP's leadership election.

Insider UK

Scotland’s economy avoids recession with growth of 0.1% in final quarter

GDP in Scotland is still 0.3% below pre-pandemic levels recorded in the final three months of 2019

Daily Record

Reinvest teacher strike savings John Swinney tells Perth and Kinross Council as parents voice concern

The saving to Perth and Kinross Council of from eight days of school closures in February and March triggered by teachers striking should go towards study hubs to help those sitting SQA exams advises Perthshire North MSP John Swinney in a response he made to concerned parents.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes responds to John Swinney comments on equal marriage views

KATE Forbes has responded to comments made by Deputy First Minister John Swinney about the leadership candidate’s stance on equal marriage.

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