13 h. ago King and John Swinney share a dram during monarch's visit to Scotland

King Charles was joined by John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes at the event in Edinburgh.

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15 h. ago John Swinney warns Donald Trump against 'economic threats' that could 'undermine' Scotland

Trump has not ruled out taking control of Greenland by force - despite it belonging to a supposed American ally.

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15 h. ago John Swinney blasted for spending public money to block publication of Alex Salmond files

Anas Sarwar said his party would release files relating to a probe over whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.

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17 h. ago Swinney: Not right for Trump to use tariffs as economic threat over Greenland

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said tariffs would be ‘deeply damaging’ and were the ‘wrong thing to do’.

Economics

23 h. ago John Swinney puts a figure on 'reasonable' council tax rises as he hits out at large hikes

EXCLUSIVE: The SNP First Minister rejected claims councils may need to increase tax by 8%.

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25 h. ago John Swinney says Nigel Farage will try to scrap Holyrood if he becomes Prime Minister

EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister said Farage as PM, backed up by a strong Reform contingent at Holyrood, would get rid of the Parliament.

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25 h. ago Anas Sarwar vows to release 'Salmond files' if he becomes First Minister

"As first minister I'll publish the Salmond Files that the SNP desperately don't want you to see, will John Swinney promise the same?"

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29 h. ago King to host reception celebrating Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney will attend the event.

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44 h. ago John Swinney believes Keir Starmer won't be Prime Minister come Christmas

John Swinney believes it is "the end of the road for Keir Starmer".

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45 h. ago John Swinney does not expect Sir Keir Starmer to still be in office at Christmas

Mr Swinney suggested forthcoming elections in Scotland and Wales and local elections in England could put pressure on Labour.

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60 h. ago John Swinney calls for second independence referendum if SNP win Holyrood majority

Mr Swinney said "Scotland has got a democratic right to decide our own future".

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61 h. ago John Swinney: SNP Holyrood majority would warrant second independence referendum

The First Minister also questioned the future of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

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2 d. ago The house I want to buy has a public sewer within its boundary: Will I be able to build an extension?

I've been told access would have to be granted to the water company when required. If I want to build an extension over the sewer area, this could be a problem too.

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4 d. ago Swinney defends Budget 'smallest tax cut in history' as SNP under fire for 'ruinous' benefits bill

Russell Findlay tells First Minister 61p a week saving ‘won’t even buy you a bag of peanuts’

Economics

4 d. ago John Swinney under fire over ‘smallest tax cut in history’ after Scottish Budget

The First Minister was challenged at Holyrood over income tax proposals in this week’s Scottish Government Budget.

Economics

4 d. ago Holyrood Election Poll: SNP on track to win, with Reform UK and Scottish Labour neck

The SNP is on course to win the upcoming Holyrood election, but will fall short of the majority John Swinney wants.

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4 d. ago Reform UK and Scottish Labour in battle for second place at Holyrood election, poll finds

The SNP remains on course to be the largest party - but will fall short of the majority John Swinney says the party needs to demand an IndyRef2.

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5 d. ago Labour minister hits out at 'dishonest' SNP independence energy bills claim

A Scottish Labour UK minister has accused John Swinney of false claims over independence.

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5 d. ago SNP Government 'took four months' to give defence firms new munitions policy guidance

John Swinney announced in September that the Scottish Government would reverse its long-standing ban on using public money for munitions manufacturing - but only recently gave firms guidance.

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5 d. ago Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

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