3 h. ago Swinney says SNP majority at Holyrood could make second referendum a ‘reality’

John Swinney said the 2011 election, where the SNP won a majority, leading to the 2014 independence referendum, had set a ‘precedent’.

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4 h. ago John Swinney refuses to comment on Nicola Sturgeon’s claims about Alex Salmond

The First Minister refused to comment on claims made by Nicola Sturgeon about former SNP leader Alex Salmond in her memoirs.

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5 h. ago Swinney has ‘no intention’ of reshuffling Scottish cabinet before May election

First Minister John Swinney said he would not change his cabinet team, despite a number of members confirming they will not run next year.

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6 h. ago John Swinney criticises Edinburgh Fringe venue over Kate Forbes cancel culture row

The First Minister said Summerhall’s actions were not appropriate

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12 h. ago John Swinney has 'not read' explosive Nicola Sturgeon memoir that opens up SNP divisions

The First Minister was brief in his answers when quizzed about Sturgeon's controversial book.

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34 h. ago John Swinney accused of joining 'smear campaign' against Kneecap over TRNSMT axing, emails show

The First Minister was accused of supporting an "act of censorship" after the controversial rap group were dropped from Scotland's biggest music festival.

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68 h. ago John Swinney joins Gazan student and MP in plea to Keir Starmer over visa fiasco

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The PhD candidate is among dozens fo students with places to study in the UK but are being blocked by UK visa red tape

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3 d. ago Denzel Washington shares why he doesn’t care about cancel culture

‘What made public support so important to begin with?’ asked Oscar winner

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5 d. ago Ian Blackford decides not to stand in Kate Forbes' seat at Holyrood 2026 election

He had been giving ‘serious consideration’ to a run for the Scottish Parliament

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5 d. ago Ian Blackford rules out running for Holyrood next year after Kate Forbes quits

The former SNP Westminster leader had been encouraged to stand in place of Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes.

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5 d. ago Sturgeon: I do not agree with Forbes being banned by Fringe venue

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has been banned by the Summerhall venue because of her views on trans rights.

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6 d. ago Chairman of Sheku Bayoh Inquiry decides against recusing himself

Lord Bracadale has refused an application for him to step down from the Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short.

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7 d. ago 22 of Scotland’s smartest tech founders head to Silicon Valley and Singapore

“These international opportunities are not just about scaling businesses, but about building lasting relationships that showcase Scotland’s entrepreneurial talent on the world stage” – Kate Forbes

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8 d. ago John Swinney accused of hitting 'independence panic button' over child poverty

Michael Marra said the SNP leader was "once again shamelessly attempting to shift the blame from his own government’s failures".

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9 d. ago Scotland's Deputy Minister Kate Forbes reveals she will quit politics because she isn't 'doing a terribly good job' at motherhood as MSP says she can't fulfil parenting duties in the job

Kate Forbes , Scotland's Deputy First Minister, has opened up about wanting more children after announcing last week that she will be leaving politics in 2026.

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1 week ago Sir Chris Hoy: Cyclist and wife Sarra Hoy hold 'important first' meeting with John Swinney at Bute House

Sir Chris Hoy and John Swinney have both spoken after holding a meeting at the First Minister’s official Edinburgh residence Bute House.

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1 week ago First Minister John Swinney meets Sir Chris Hoy at prostate cancer roundtable

The champion cyclist was diagnosed with the disease last year before finding out it was terminal.

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1 week ago John Swinney blasts Gaza takeover plan by Israeli government as 'utterly unacceptable'

The First Minister spoke out amid growing international condemnation of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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1 week ago John Swinney's 'completely unacceptable' comment over Gaza City occupation plan under Benjamin Netanyahu

John Swinney and Sir Keir Starmer have both spoken out about the decisions taken by Israel’s war cabinet under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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1 week ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedians blame 'Oasis effect' for cancelling gigs

Oasis are due to play their first concert at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on Friday night.

Culture