8 h. ago SNP MP left 'red faced' over criticism of Donald Trump state banquet

Chris Law deleted a social media post criticising those attending the dinner, who include SNP leader John Swinney

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15 h. ago Whisky deal will ‘absolutely not’ be derailed by Downing Street chaos – Kendall

First Minister John Swinney said the UK Government was ‘distracted’ by the issues facing the Prime Minister.

Economics

35 h. ago Donald Trump set to arrive in UK as John Swinney warns Scotch whisky trade deal may not be reached

US officials have reportedly warned any trade deals announced this week by Keir Starmer and Donald Trump are unlikely to include a reduction in tariffs on Scotch.

Events

39 h. ago John Swinney blasts Elon Musk and reveals he is considering quitting X after billionaire's latest rant

Swinney and other senior Scottish Government figures still routinely post on X despite being increasingly critical of its billionaire owner.

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40 h. ago 'Very real risk' Labour turmoil will jeopardise John Swinney's efforts on US whisky tariffs with Donald Trump

First Minister John Swinney says the UK government is too distracted to deliver for the people of Scotland.

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40 h. ago Lord Mandelson ‘distraction’ could have impact on whisky deal in US – Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister claimed Labour ministers in London are ‘distracted’ amid the fallout from the peer’s departure.

Economics

61 h. ago Future of Alexander Dennis secured by furlough investment, says Swinney

The furlough will act as a ‘bridge to the future’, the First Minister said.

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61 h. ago 'Fight for Fergusons' John Swinney urged to award CalMac contract to Port Glasgow shipyard

Community leaders and trade unions have urged SNP ministers not to turn their backs on the publicly-owned shipyard in Port Glasgow.

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64 h. ago Scottish Government provides £4m furlough scheme to keep Alexander Dennis open

The bus firm announced earlier this year that it could leave Scotland.

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69 h. ago Mental health waits are damning for John Swinney's SNP Government

In his Daily Record column, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said new figures unearthed by his party show the SNP is letting down patients.

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5 d. ago Douglas Alexander warns John Swinney 'not to play politics' with Scotch whisky industry

The Scottish Secretary said "if we have divisions at home, we will be less influential abroad" as the UK seeks to renegotiate its trade deal with the US.

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5 d. ago Douglas Alexander accuses John Swinney of 'playing politics' over whisky with Donald Trump meeting

The Scottish Secretary said the First Minister had misrepresented his own role

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6 d. ago John Swinney 'not surprised' over Lord Peter Mandelson sacking as he makes call on Donald Trump whisky deal

John Swinney does not think Peter Mandelson being sacked as US ambassador will scupper a potential whisky deal with Donald Trump.

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6 d. ago John Swinney accused of 'effectively legalising' shoplifting in Scotland

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the SNP’s record was ‘criminal’

Politics

7 d. ago John Swinney's 'sob story' statement as he rates chances of a deal on whisky tariffs with Donald Trump

The first minister said he had ‘substantive’ talks with the US president on Tuesday

Economics

7 d. ago John Swinney warns Donald Trump whisky tariffs are cutting jobs in birthplace of President's mother

The First Minister met with the Republican leader in the Oval Office for around 50 minutes on Tuesday where the future of the Scotch Whisky industry was discussed.

Events

7 d. ago Trump meets Scottish First Minister John Swinney to discuss whisky

Swinney met Trump at the White House to discuss whisky tariffs during a trip to the U.S. for trade talks

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8 d. ago Trump meets Scottish First Minister John Swinney to discuss whisky tariffs

Swinney met Trump at the White House to discuss whisky tariffs during a trip to the U.S. for trade talks

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8 d. ago John Swinney pictured leaving White House moments after meeting Donald Trump

The 50-minute meeting took place ahead of the US President’s State Visit to the United Kingdom next week.

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8 d. ago John Swinney holds 'constructive discussions' with Donald Trump on whisky tariffs

First Minister holds talks with president in Washington DC ahead of state visit to UK by US leader later this month

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