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John Swinney to attend investment summit with aim of boosting renewables

FIRST Minister John Swinney will attend a major international investment summit in London on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond obituary

A commanding figure in Scottish politics who came close to breaking up the United Kingdom

The Guardian - UK

Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power

Former first minister established party as a political force but questions later emerged about influence he wielded

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Alex Salmond: The man who taught me political journalism is a contact sport – well before Donald Trump

News analysis: Both The Independent’s political editor David Maddox and Whitehall editor Kate Devlin were Scottish politics reporters at the height of Alex Salmond’s powers. David writes about the political giant he knew with memories from Kate

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK politics

First minister John Swinney says predecessor, who died on Saturday, ‘had a huge impact on our public life’

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney shares 'deeply emotional' memory of Alex Salmond

JOHN Swinney has shared a “deeply emotional” memory of Alex Salmond following the death of the former first minister.

The National (Scotland)

‘Scotland is a country not a county’: Alex Salmond’s final messages on X/Twitter just before death

Former Scottish first minister penned series of poignant posts about Scottish independence

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'Scotland is a country not a county': Alex Salmond's final post hours before death

“SCOTLAND is a country not a county,” Alex Salmond said in his last post on social media before he died on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says he 'won't be dealing with envoys' following Sue Gray's appointment

THE First Minister said he “expects a direct relationship” with the UK Prime Minister when quizzed about working with Sue Gray in her envoy for…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer's amazing clown show does Scotland

THE great Westminster travelling show has come to town ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney ‘optimistic’ about 2026 election after 100 days of Labour Government

JOHN Swinney has said he is “very optimistic” about the SNP’s chances in the 2026 Holyrood elections after the first 100 days of…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney presses Keir Starmer to include Scottish cities in key summit

JOHN Swinney has told Keir Starmer that it would be "appropriate" for Scottish council leaders to be represented at the Council of the…

The National (Scotland)

Protesters gather as Keir Starmer hosts regions summit

CAMPAIGNERS took part in a protest against Keir Starmer's visit to Scotland to host the inaugural meeting of the Council of Regions and Nations on…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer dodges questions on a severance payment for Sue Gray ousted as his No10 chief-of-staff

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden stressed the senior civil servant had ‘been through quite a lot in the last few weeks’

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Sue Gray set to miss inaugural meeting of council of nations and regions

PM will convene Friday’s summit of devolved nations and English mayors without Gray by his side, No 10 says

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to press Keir Starmer on investment for Scotland in private meeting

JOHN Swinney is set to press Keir Starmer to work with him to deliver increased investment into Scotland’s economy during a private meeting on…

The National (Scotland)

Short-term prisoners in Scotland to be released earlier, Scottish Government confirms

PRISONERS serving sentences less than four years in Scotland will be released earlier under new Government plans, the Justice Secretary has…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney slams Keir Starmer's first 100 days in office at FMQs

JOHN Swinney slammed Keir Starmer’s first 100 days in office at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday ...

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'All roads lead to Westminster': John Swinney tears into Anas Sarwar on NHS funding

JOHN Swinney tore into Anas Sarwar on NHS investment as he accused the SNP of creating an "NHS crisis all year round".

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: Scotland's north east must become powerhouse of renewables revolution

THE First Minister will tell a renewables conference how the North East of Scotland must be “the powerhouse of the renewables revolution” ...

The National (Scotland)

How every MSP voted as Holyrood rejected the UK's Winter Fuel Payment cut

MSPs at Holyrood have overwhelmingly voted to oppose the Labour Government's cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment.

The National (Scotland)

Two Labour MSPs rebel as Holyrood votes against UK Winter Fuel Payment cut

HOLYROOD has voted overwhelmingly that the UK Government should reverse its cut to the Winter Fuel Payment ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney stands by National Care Service plans as union withdraws support

THE Scottish Government's plans to set up a National Care Service are the “most effective way” of improving care services across the country,…

The National (Scotland)

Strikes to close schools in John Swinney's constituency for two weeks

UNION leaders have announced strike action that could close schools in the First Minister's local area for two weeks ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government awards grants to help families in poverty across the country

The Scottish Government is awarding grants of up to £80,000 to 12 local projects that support families in poverty around the country ...

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