8 h. ago John Swinney flies to Washington to push for lower whisky tariffs

During the trip, the First Minister will undertake a series of engagements including meetings with representatives and member companies of both the SWA, Discus and their respective member companies.

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9 h. ago John Swinney flies to US to press for removal of whisky tariffs

It comes ahead of President Trump’s second state visit to the UK next week

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10 h. ago Scottish First Minister flies to US to push for lower whisky tariffs

John Swinney has flown to Washington D.C. to negotiate a better deal on Scotch whisky tariffs.

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4 d. ago John Swinney statement on Israel 'risks safety, security and well

John Swinney has insisted he has done the right thing in accusing Israel of “genocide” despite fears it could risk the safety of Jews in Scotland.

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4 d. ago John Swinney 'sorry' to terminally ill granddad kept waiting 15 hours through night in A&E

The Record revealed how Peter Black, 71, who suffers from stage 4 cancer, became one of the latest victims of the country’s hospital waiting times crisis last month.

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4 d. ago John Swinney insists saltire is a 'flag of welcome' and blasts 'chilling' language on immigration

The First Minister made a strong defence of immigration as he spoke to SNP activists in Leith while making a renewed push for an IndyRef2.

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4 d. ago John Swinney defends Nicola Sturgeon's tax arrangements after claims of hypocrisy

The former first minister set up a personal company to handle her non-MSP earnings

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4 d. ago John Swinney talks up independence chances as SNP launches latest paper on ending the Union

The UK Government insisted the constitutional debate was "simply not a priority for Scots".

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5 d. ago SNP halts cash for arms firms supplying Israel as munitions ban lifted

John Swinney said there could be no business as usual ‘in the face of genocide’.

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5 d. ago John Swinney says SNP Government will end 'student politics' ban on funding for munitions firms

The First Minister warned no defence company would win Government funding in future if their products were "involved militarily with Israel".

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6 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon made the union 'safe for a long time', claims former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

The former Prime Minister said his old political foe had set back the independence cause with her record in office and leading the SNP through a financial scandal.

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6 d. ago Readers' Letters: Edinburgh City Council could solved Swinney's cash problems

A reader has advice for John Swinney as he stares into a financial black hole

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6 d. ago Readers' Letters: Edinburgh City Council could solve Swinney's cash problems

A reader has advice for John Swinney as he stares into a financial black hole

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7 d. ago John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by hidden spy camera in Holyrood toilets allegation

John Swinney has spoken out on the allegation that a spy camera had been hidden in the Scottish Parliament toilets.

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7 d. ago John Swinney 'absolutely horrified' over MSP Colin Smyth hidden camera in Holyrood toilet allegations

First Minister John Swinney has addressed the case involving MSP Colin Smyth.

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7 d. ago John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by Holyrood hidden camera allegations

The First Minister spoke out on the issue as MSPs prepare to return to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday after the summer recess.

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1 week ago Scottish Greens mark ‘generational shift’ as Greer and Mackay become co

A ballot of party members saw the pair replace Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater at the helm.

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1 week ago Nicola Sturgeon exploits loophole which avoids paying higher income tax introduced by her OWN government

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has now withdrawn a total of £30,000 in dividends from Nicola Sturgeon Limited since January, according to her updated Holyrood register of interests.

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1 week ago John Swinney calls on Reform defector to quit after 'legendary hypocrisy' exposed

John Swinney has also warned a “rational” debate about immigration in Scotland is being “contaminated” by Nigel Farage, accusing Labour and the Conservatives of being “willing accessories” to misinformation.

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1 week ago Elon Musk spreading ‘misinformation’ on Dundee girl weapon incident – Swinney

The First Minister condemned the ‘deliberate disinformation’ being spread online after a video appeared to show a girl brandishing weapons.

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