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£8.5 million in funding announced for clean energy projects by Scottish Government

PROJECTS in the North East which support the shift to clean energy will benefit from £8.5 million worth of new funding, the Scottish Government has…

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Scottish Government grants more than £8m to North East energy projects

It comes as part of the Scottish Government’s pledge towards a just transition towards net zero.

The Independent UK

SNP’s time in power at Holyrood running out, Anas Sarwar insists

The Scottish Labour leader said his party could defy the polls to win next May’s Scottish Parliament election.

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Sarwar to slam ‘knackered, desperate and incompetent’ SNP at Labour conference

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will make his keynote address to the UK party conference in Liverpool on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Scotland going ‘backwards’ after almost 20 years of SNP rule, Alexander to claim

The Scottish Secretary will use his speech to the Labour conference on Sunday to hit out at the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard

Where do Scotland's political parties stand on Westminster plans for digital ID?

SCOTLAND’S political parties have united in opposition to Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID - except Scottish Labour.

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John Swinney did not raise Scottish independence with Donald Trump in Oval Office

John Swinney did not raise Scottish independence with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

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Tributes paid to ‘guiding light’ Lord Menzies Campbell

The former Liberal Democrat leader and veteran politician has died aged 84.

Evening Standard

Swinney accused of ‘playing politics’ over UK Government’s digital ID plan

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander dismissed claims from the First Minister that the scheme will be called a ‘BritCard’.

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Keir Starmer defends plans for mandatory digital ID amid fierce backlash

KEIR Starmer has defended plans for a new digital ID held on people’s phones as an “enormous opportunity” for the UK amid a fierce backlash ...

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Starmer insists he will lead Labour into Scottish elections amid speculation

The Prime Minister also denied he had ruined Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s chances of becoming first minister.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer more unpopular than Donald Trump in Scotland, new poll suggests

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer is more unpopular in Scotland than Donald Trump, a new poll has suggested

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Anas Sarwar refuses to back Keir Starmer amid Andy Burnham leadership bid rumours

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has refused to back the Prime Minister as Andy Burnham hinted at a potential future bid for the top job.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney refutes reports he will ask Reform UK for Budget deal

THE First Minister has refuted reports that he will enter into negotiations with Reform UK to pass the Scottish Budget.

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John Swinney slams Jackie Baillie 'hypocrisy' in feisty NHS waiting times debate

JOHN Swinney hit out at Jackie Baillie for “hypocrisy” at FMQs after she accused the Scottish Government of "fiddling" with NHS…

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Scottish Labour leader refuses to pledge full confidence in Starmer

Anas Sarwar has previously been a key ally of the Prime Minister north of the border.

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Scottish Government to intervene in STV plans to axe jobs and Aberdeen show

FIRST Minister John Swinney confirmed that the Scottish Government will “engage” with STV and trade unions after the broadcaster announced a…

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Scottish Government ‘actively harming’ business innovation, Tories claim

But First Minister John Swinney said growth in Scotland ‘has been stronger’ than in the rest of the UK.

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John Swinney mocks Russell Findlay for 'making economic case for independence'

JOHN Swinney has mocked Russell Findlay for “making the economic case for independence” in an exchange relating to business innovation.

The Independent UK

Russia is a ‘rogue state’, says Swinney

Russia has been accused of violating the airspace of Nato members in recent weeks.

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John Swinney responds as indy plan faces wrecking amendment from rebel SNP members

John Swinney has responded after it was confirmed an SNP rebel amendment which could wreck his own independence plans will be debated at the party's…

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'Completely reckless': John Swinney condemns Nigel Farage autism comments

John Swinney has slammed Nigel Farage's comments on the link between autism and paracetamol as "completely reckless" ...

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Expansion of poverty programme to deliver ‘lasting change,’ announced by John Swinney

FIRST Minister John Swinney has announced an expansion of the integrated poverty support programme in Scotland ...

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John Curtice offers 2026 Holyrood election prediction after new poll

PROFESSOR John Curtice has given his verdict on new polling giving the SNP a major lead in Holyrood and Westminster voting intention ...

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John Swinney independence plan faces wrecking attempt by rebel SNP members

JOHN Swinney’s independence strategy is facing a wrecking amendment from rebel members, the party’s conference agenda has revealed.

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