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Scottish Winter Fuel Payments to match UK's after U-turn, John Swinney says

No pensioner in Scotland will receive less in their Winter Fuel Payment than they would south of the Border, John Swinney has said

The National (Scotland)

Gillian Martin clashes with BBC Scotland host over Scottish independence

A SCOTTISH Government minister has clashed with a BBC presenter during an interview about how the SNP plans on delivering independence ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to pledge 'fundamental change' for Scotland's public services

JOHN Swinney is set to pledge “fundamental change” for public services as the status quo is “no longer sufficient”.

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UK must not look away from Gaza genocide as Iran-Israel war escalates, Amnesty warns

The UK Government must not be distracted from taking action to stop Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza by attacks on Iran, Amnesty International has…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's 2050 vision rests on achieving independence, urges John Swinney

The First Minister will urge Scots to reject another 25 years of Westminster austerity and embrace an independent future as he sets out his vision…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay aims to get party ‘back on the pitch’

Mr Findlay used his conference speech to set his party the target of winning more constituencies in next May’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Farage’s Reform will ‘let the SNP in’, Badenoch warns

The Conservative leader said Scots ‘deserve better’ than another five years of John Swinney’s party in power at Holyrood.

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'Disappointing': SNP Government rule out Scottish independence convention

The SNP Government has explicitly ruled out holding an independence convention this summer

The National (Scotland)

Tributes pour in as Scotland's first black professor, Sir Geoff Palmer, dies aged 85

SCOTLAND’S first black professor, Sir Geoff Palmer, has died aged 85 ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP leadership challenge would 'not be a good idea', says John Swinney

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he does not think a challenge to his leadership would be a 'good idea' ...

The National (Scotland)

We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney

It came as the bus manufacturer proposes to consolidate its UK operations in North Yorkshire and close its Falkirk factory.

Evening Standard

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar clash over reports SNP figures plotting to oust FM

JOHN Swinney accused Anas Sarwar of “posturing” as they clashed over reports that SNP figures were plotting to oust the First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

‘Disastrous’: John Swinney facing SNP backlash after Hamilton byelection loss

Leader hears demands for a clearer vision focused on independence ahead of next year’s Holyrood elections

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SNP minister responds to 'secret meeting to discuss John Swinney leadership' reports

AN SNP minister has responded to reports that a group of 25 senior SNP figures held a secret meeting where the removal of John Swinney as party…

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400 jobs at risk as Alexander Dennis seeks to ‘consolidate’ bus manufacturing

The firm is looking to base its UK manufacturing work in Scarborough, with jobs in Falkirk and Larbert in Scotland now at risk of redundancy.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney confirms his new Scottish Cabinet ministers

FIRST Minister John Swinney has confirmed his new Cabinet with MSP Mairi McAllan returning to Government

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MP raises 'SNP calls for John Swinney to quit' with Prime Minister

A Scottish Labour MP has used her opportunity to ask the Prime Minister a question on UK Government policy to focus on the SNP and John Swinney

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney praises EU 'opportunity' before meeting European ambassadors

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said “security, stability and opportunity” awaits Scotland in the European Union (EU) ahead of a meeting with…

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Top SNP figures 'hold secret meeting to discuss John Swinney's leadership'

A GROUP of 25 senior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night where the removal of John Swinney as party leader was discussed, reports say…

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EU membership could bring security, stability and opportunity, John Swinney says

JOHN Swinney has highlighted the “security, stability and opportunity” Scotland could have if it was in the European Union (EU) ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government not ruling out changes to devolved Winter Fuel Payment

The Scottish Government has not ruled out making changes to its equivalent on the winter fuel payment scheme, amid concerns some pensioners could be…

The Independent UK

Scottish Government refuses to rule out changes to pensioners’ winter payment

A spokesperson for John Swinney refused to rule out making changes in the wake of the UK Government’s U-turn on winter heating payments.

The National (Scotland)

Independent Scotland under SNP would break ties with Israel, says Stephen Flynn

STEPHEN Flynn has said an independent Scotland led by the SNP would break off diplomatic relations with Israel and close embassies in the country.

Evening Standard

New MSP says by-election win can be ‘springboard’ for Labour Holyrood victory

Davy Russell spoke out ahead of being sworn in as the MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse at the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney planning 'minimalist' cabinet reshuffle as minister returns

FIRST MINISTER John Swinney is expected to reshuffle his Cabinet as soon as next week, with a minister returning

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