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Scotland’s First Minister stresses the need for ‘stable solution’ in Syria

John Swinney said the demise of the Assad regime is welcome as its ‘brutality’ was ‘without doubt’.

The Independent UK

John Swinney addresses shouts of 'traitor' at Alex Salmond's memorial

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has responded to shouts of "traitor" from the crowd outside the memorial of Alex Salmond last month.

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice: Labour's election win has 'made it harder' for Anas Sarwar to become FM

JOHN Curtice has said that Labour’s General Election victory in July has made it more difficult for Anas Sarwar to become First Minister...

The National (Scotland)

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Labour will be held accountable if they vote against Budget, says John Swinney

VOTING against the Scottish Government’s Budget will be an “albatross” around Labour’s neck, the First Minister has said, as he pledged to…

The National (Scotland)

Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

The SNP remain short of a majority and will have to seek support from other parties to pass the Budget.

The Independent UK

First Minister finds balance in son’s hockey ahead of budget

John Swinney was thrust unexpectedly into the top job earlier this year.

The Independent UK

John Swinney on track to lead pro-independence majority in Holyrood in new poll

JOHN Swinney is on course to lead the SNP to a pro-independence majority in Holyrood following the announcement of next year's Budget, according to…

The National (Scotland)

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SNP leadership 'drifting too far from policy set by members', insiders say

SNP Government leaders are drifting “too far” from the party policy decided by their members, figures within the SNP have warned.

The National (Scotland)

'Incomparably better': John Swinney hails relations with Labour in government

Working with the Conservatives when they were in government “could not have been more awful” but relationships with Westminster are…

The National (Scotland)

Devolved leaders hail improved relationships with UK Government under Labour

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said working with the previous Tory administration ‘could not have been more awful’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney appoints three new ministerial code advisers

JOHN Swinney has appointed three new independent advisers to the Scottish Ministerial Code, with two stepping down after a decade in their roles ...

The National (Scotland)

Swinney raises union’s plan to save Grangemouth with Starmer

Owner Petroineos currently intends to close the oil refinery in 2025.

Evening Standard

Starmer to work ‘constructively’ on scrapping two-child benefit cap in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney said the Prime Minister had agreed to work with the Scottish Government as it seeks to end the policy in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Labour claim SNP haven't 'set aside' money for scrapping two-child cap

LABOUR have claimed the Scottish Government has not “set aside” money to fund scrapping the two-child benefit cap.

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'Follow our lead': Stephen Flynn challenges Keir Starmer on visit to Scotland

STEPHEN Flynn has challenged the Prime Minister to "follow the policy path laid out by John Swinney" as he attends the British-Irish…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer and John Swinney to discuss climate change at summit in Scotland

Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney will discuss financing action to tackle climate change at a summit bringing together leaders from the devolved…

Evening Standard

Leaders to discuss climate change finance at British-Irish Council summit

Financing a just transition will be the main topic at the meeting in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

Swinney to probe concerns for money invested in paused Sutherland Spaceport

The spaceport on the north coast of the Scottish mainland received a reported £14.6 million in investment, but it has now been put on hold.

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John Swinney responds to Highland patients facing '100-mile journey to give birth'

JOHN Swinney has sought to reassure patients in the Highlands and islands who face a “long and difficult journey” for maternity care.

Evening Standard

Budget squanders opportunity of £5.2bn extra funding, warns Sarwar

But First Minister John Swinney urged the Labour leader to support his party’s tax and spending plans.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney fumes at 'bawling' Tory MSPs during Budget clash at FMQs

JOHN Swinney told Tory MSPs at FMQs to stop “shouting and bawling” as he clashed with Russell Findlay on the Budget at FMQs...

Evening Standard

We cannot wait for Labour to act on two-child benefit cap, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister said his Government will mitigate the policy in Scotland to help reduce child poverty.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: Scotland 'won't forgive Labour' if party blocks ending two-child cap

JOHN Swinney has warned Labour “Scotland will never forgive you” should the UK Government attempt to block the ending of the two-child cap on…

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison issues new update on Scottish Government's independence papers

SHONA Robison has said that the Scottish Government’s papers on an independent Scotland are “in the final stages”...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish campaigners call for action on plastic pollution after treaty talks fail

CLIMATE campaigners are calling the Scottish Government to take more decisive action on plastic pollution following the failure of a treaty…

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