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Shona Craven: ‘Don’t feed Elon Musk the troll’ is easier said than done

CHANCES are that by the time you read this, Elon Musk will have made headlines with yet another post on X ...

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar accuses Scottish government of ‘weakening every institution’

Scottish Labour leader sets out plan to revive party’s flagging fortunes before Holyrood elections

The Guardian - UK

Swinney vows to bring down number of Scots on NHS waiting lists

The First Minister hopes the Government’s plans for a National Care Service will not be an ‘impediment’ to reaching a budget deal.

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Musk’s comments on Labour minister Phillips were ‘reprehensible’ – Swinney

The First Minister also suggested rules about foreign donations to UK political should be tightened.

Evening Standard

John Swinney sparks anger from Greens and Labour with 'populist' Budget warning

FIRST Minister John Swinney has drawn anger from Holyrood opposition parties after warning that a failure to support his SNP Government’s Budget…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney warns of ‘real damage’ to NHS if opposition MSPs block budget

Scottish First Minister John Swinney warned of the impact if Holyrood fails to approve the Scottish Government’s budget for 2025-26.

The Independent UK

John Swinney gives verdict on whether Elon Musk will ‘interfere’ in Holyrood election

John Swinney has given his verdict on whether he believes Elon Musk will attempt to “influence” the 2026 Holyrood election.

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John Swinney to deliver first major speech of 2025 – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is to deliver his first speech of the new year on Monday morning...

The National (Scotland)

Talk of populist rise ‘preposterous’, says Findlay

First Minister John Swinney is expected to appeal to opposition parties to help pass his Government’s Budget.

Evening Standard

Patrick Harvie: Scottish Government must not welcome Donald Trump

THE Scottish Government must make it clear Donald Trump is not welcome in the country, Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has said.

The National (Scotland)

Swinney to warn opposition of fuelling populism if Scottish budget not passed

Scottish Labour, Greens and Lib Dem MSPs accuse first minister of ‘creating false narrative’

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney warns against Scottish Budget stalemate

The First Minister will urge other parties to come together and back the Budget.

The Independent UK

John Swinney says Budget offers 'hope' as he urges opposition parties to back it

THE First Minister will urge opposition parties to back a Scottish Government Budget offering “delivery and hope” in his first speech of the new…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney urges Scottish Parliament to pass Budget of ‘delivery and hope’

John Swinney will give a speech in Edinburgh on Monday.

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Scottish organisations join John Swinney to raise National Insurance fears

NEARLY 50 Scottish organisations have backed a call from John Swinney for Labour to reverse the “highly damaging” increase to employer National…

Evening Standard

Councils, charities and public sector groups join Swinney to call for NI funding

The Chancellor announced the increase to employer’s national insurance contributions in the October budget.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney calls for answers two years after Perth hotel fire left three dead

JOHN Swinney has called for answers two years on from a fire at a Perth hotel which resulted in the deaths of three people...

The Guardian - UK

Figures reveal 1,500 drug-addicted babies born in Scotland since 2017

Lib Dems warn first minister that party could withdraw support if government does not boost funding for issue

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Russell Findlay claims Scotland needs a 'MacMusk' to tackle 'public sector waste'

RUSSELL Findlay has suggested Scotland needs its own Elon Musk in order to cut SNP “waste” in the public sector...

The National (Scotland)

Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

Evening Standard

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

The National (Scotland)

Babies 'freezing to death' in Gaza as John Swinney calls for end to suffering

FIRST Minister John Swinney has called for an end to the suffering in Gaza, following reports that several babies have frozen to death in tent camps…

The National (Scotland)

SNP's independence plan lacked 'any real credibility' at General Election, MP says

THE SNP’s independence strategy for the 2024 General Election did not have “any real credibility” with the Yes movement, the party’s deputy…

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'managerialism' risks undermining case for independence, Green co-leader says

A “SLIMMED down” Government programme and “managerialism” from the SNP risk hindering the case for independence and helping Reform UK rise…

Evening Standard

Swinney signs up for charity fundraiser for motor neurone disease cure

The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’s Doddie Aid campaign runs from January 1 until February 5.

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