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First Minister John Swinney to focus on making Scots ‘healthier and wealthier’
The SNP leader will set out his plans for the coming year in his Programme for Government statement on Tuesday.
We owe ‘debt of gratitude’ to those who served in Second World War, says Swinney
Speaking ahead of the commemorations, Mr Swinney thanked previous generations for their sacrifices and paid tribute to his ...
John Swinney urges all parties to ‘recommit’ to action on climate change
The Scottish First Minister condemned ‘anti-science climate denial’ as he said the climate crisis is ‘one of the greatest ...
John Swinney to set out position on Assisted Dying law before MSPs vote on emotive subject
The First Minister said the concept of Assisted Dying was a "very personal matter" ahead of a landmark Holyrood debate on the ...
John Swinney accuses Russell Findlay of 'barefaced dishonesty' during oil and gas clash
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Nigel Farage is a 'real political threat' following English election victories, says John Swinney
Nigel Farage is now a "real political threat" following a series of election victories for his Reform UK party, John Swinney ...
John Swinney pressed after Rod Stewart intervenes to help young Scot waiting for autism assessment
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar raised the Daily Record's exclusive front page story at First Minister's Questions today.
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John Swinney says Scottish Government considering removing under-22 bus passes from young people causing trouble
John Swinney says the Scottish Government is “actively considering” taking free bus passes away from under-22s involved in ...
Majority of SNP voters want John Swinney to U-turn on nuclear power opposition
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Reform claims John Swinney 'way overstepping' with summit
Reform councillor Thomas Kerr has branded the summit, which his party has been locked out of, a ‘political stunt’.John ...
Anas Sarwar calls for John Swinney to enforce transgender toilet ban with 'no delay'
The Scottish Labour leader wants Scottish bodies to immediately enforce interim guidance from the equalities watchdog ...
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John Swinney 'humiliated' after SNP colleagues vote to keep Green MSP in post, despite her 'appaling' attack on the Supreme Court
John Swinney has been ‘humiliated’ after his MSPs voted against a motion to remove Maggie Chapman from a key committee role following her ‘appalling’ attack on the Supreme Court.