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Swinney to push for powers over energy if SNP wins election

The First Minister will visit the north-east of Scotland on Monday.

The Independent UK

Yousaf: SNP must reflect on criticism in case of sex offender ex-council leader

Jordan Linden was convicted of 10 separate offences on Thursday, including five sexual assaults.

Evening Standard

Scotland held back by the decisions of Westminster, Swinney tells rally

The SNP leader believes an overall majority for his party will force the UK Government to allow a second Scottish independence referendum.

Evening Standard

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SNP has ‘effective process’ for dealing with abusive behaviour, Swinney insists

The First Minister spoke the day after his party announced an independent review into its complaint handling procedures.

Evening Standard

Sarwar pledges to slash NHS waiting times and end 8am GP appointment ‘scramble’

The Scottish Labour leader said his party would ‘build a better future for Scotland’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney to tell Edinburgh rally of ‘prize’ of Scottish independence

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader will be speaking at the Believe in Scotland rally on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Swinney orders SNP complaints process review after council leader’s conviction

One of Jordan Linden’s victims has claimed the party failed to deal with complaints about his conduct.

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Lack of energy strategy in Scotland down to UK Government ‘incoherence’ – Flynn

The Scottish Government failed to publish an energy strategy before the end of the parliamentary term this week.

Evening Standard

Flynn ‘worried’ about comments from victim of ‘predator’ former council boss

Jordan Linden, the ex-leader of North Lanarkshire Council, was convicted of five sex assaults and five other offences on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Reform busy firefighting in Scotland but may yet set Holyrood’s politics ablaze

With Nigel Farage’s party neck and neck with Labour for second place behind the SNP, disruption seems likely

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Findlay to ‘throw the kitchen sink’ at stopping SNP majority

Russell Findlay launched his party’s campaign in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Party leaders bid for votes on first day of Holyrood election campaign

With Thursday marking the first day of campaigning for the Scottish Parliament election, party leaders were looking to win over voters.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar: Back Labour for change and end 20 years of ‘tired SNP’ rule

The Scottish Labour leader pitched his party as the machine for change in a move that echoed the 2024 general election campaign.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘blindsided’ by UK Government rejection of wind turbine factory plans

The proposals have been turned down by Westminster over national security fears about Chinese firm Ming Yang.

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SNP ‘ready to win big’ and put Scotland on path to independence – Swinney

The SNP leader said the Holyrood election campaign – which got under way on Thursday – is ‘crucial’ for the country.

Evening Standard

Lib Dems ‘winning again’ with positive vision for change, says Cole-Hamilton

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader said his party can deliver change ‘fairness at its heart’.

Evening Standard

Party leaders start campaign push ahead of Holyrood vote

With the Scottish Parliament now in recess, the leaders of most of Scotland’s parties will kickstart their election campaigns on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Government blocks Chinese firm’s plans to build wind turbines in Scotland

Ming Yang had proposed the £1.5 billion facility at a site in Ardersier near Inverness, saying it could create up to 1,500 jobs.

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Swinney pledges ban on conversion practices if Westminster fails to act

John Swinney made the commitment at the last First Minister’s Questions before the Holyrood election.

The Independent UK

Scotland Center Parcs expected to open in 2029 as work begins on £450m site

The new village between Hawick and Selkirk is expected to open in 2029

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘horrified’ by arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

The First Minister’s comments come after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called on communities to ‘stand together’ following the attack.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government appoints group to create memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

Funding will be met by the UK Government.

Evening Standard

Electric mail aircraft demo labelled ‘important’ step in rural area deliveries

The flights, which took place on Friday, flew between Glasgow and Dundee.

Evening Standard

Swinney rejects assertion he cancelled briefing on US military use of airport

The First Minister was due to be briefed on the situation on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Ryanair to create 450 jobs in £40m Prestwick Airport expansion

The company said the expansion meant the site would become its largest heavy maintenance hangar.

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