10 h. ago Popularity ratings of Scottish party leaders revealed, including SNP's John Swinney

The results of the YouGov poll don’t make for particularly great reading for any of Scotland’s political party leaders

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13 h. ago NHS Greater Glasgow blasted over 'rotten and fatal' culture with staff concerns 'ignored'

John Swinney faced questions after a review that found a "serious breakdown" in relationships among staff and management at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Events

14 h. ago 'An unbearably sad day': MSPs weep at Scottish Parliament after Christina McKelvie's death

A clearly emotional John Swinney has paid tribute to Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie at Holyrood after her death was announced

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14 h. ago Scottish health board review findings 'completely unacceptable', says John Swinney

A probe found a ‘serious breakdown’ in relationships among staff and management at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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16 h. ago Christina McKelvie: Scottish Government minister dies after cancer battle as tributes pour in

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney says the SNP has ‘lost one of its finest’ following Christina McKelvie’s death

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38 h. ago Rachel Reeves has given John Swinney another boost in his bid to win the Holyrood election

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the Chancellor's self-imposed fiscal rules are harming Scottish Labour's chances of winning next year.

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2 d. ago Labour government must look urgently at energy prices and do the decent thing

Record View says John Swinney's administration has at least offered a solution.

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3 d. ago John Swinney warns Chancellor's spending cuts poised to be 'very damaging' for Scotland's NHS

The First Minister has issued a warning about cuts at Westminster impacting on health and public services funding in Scotland.

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3 d. ago John Swinney declares SNP 'back in business' after Nicola Sturgeon cleared by cops

The First Minister is reported to have given SNP members an “assurance” that “our resources will always be used wisely”.

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4 d. ago John Swinney vows SNP donor money is safe with him at private meeting

The First Minister addressed members in Perth after former CEO Peter Murrell appeared in court charged with embezzlement.

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5 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon thanks supporters in comedy debut days after being cleared in SNP finances probe

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was greeted by rapturous applause as she took to the stage alongside crime author pal Val McDermid.

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5 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon thanks supporters in comedy debut after being cleared by police

She was appearing at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival

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5 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon to make 'revelatory' comedy debut after being cleared in Branchform probe

The former first minister will host a show titled Books and Banter at the King's Theatre in Glasgow alongside best friend and crime author Val McDermid.

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6 d. ago Swinney looks forward to Sturgeon’s contribution to SNP after being cleared

The news came after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband and former SNP chief executive, Peter Murrell, appeared in court.

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6 d. ago John Swinney: I look forward to Nicola Sturgeon campaigning for SNP ahead of 2026 election

The First Minister said he ‘very much’ welcomed Ms Sturgeon’s participation in campaigning

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6 d. ago Operation Branchform 'questions remain' despite Nicola Sturgeon clearing, says Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader denied that the former first minister facing no charges harmed his party's chances at next year's Holyrood election.

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6 d. ago What next for Nicola Sturgeon after former SNP leader cleared in Branchform probe

Nicola Sturgeon can look forward to the publication of her memoir and a headline appearance at the Glasgow Comedy Festival after being cleared in a police investigation.

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6 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon's political legacy now free of any hint of impropriety

After being cleared it is time for the former First Minister to move on with her life, says Record View.

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7 d. ago SNP in ‘clearer position’ as it may have been victim of embezzlement – Swinney

The First Minister also said he shared the relief of Nicola Sturgeon and fellow SNP MSP Colin Beattie after they were officially cleared.

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7 d. ago John Swinney blamed over Ferguson Marine’s ‘uncertain future’ as ferries contract lost to Polish firm

John Swinney has been targeted over Ferguson Marine losing out on a critical ferries contract

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