1 hour ago The 15 key policies in John Swinney's Programme for Government: ScotRail alcohol ban, independence, NHS

Take a look at what the SNP has promised in its Programme for Government.

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2 h. ago Swinney accused of ‘treading water’ over Government plans for the next year

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted his programme for government is a ‘programme for a better Scotland’.

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2 h. ago John Swinney is dictating the political narrative ahead of the Holyrood election

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the First Minister has set the terms of the debate and it is up to Anas Sarwar to advance an alternative vision.

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2 h. ago John Swinney pledges 100,000 more GP appointments for Scots to reduce pressure on NHS

Anas Sarwar accused the SNP of having "nicked" the plan for more appointments from Labour.

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3 h. ago SNP’s ‘flimsy’ programme for government offers ‘more of the same’, says Findlay

John Swinney’s plans were also criticised by Scottish Labour leader who asked the First Minister: ‘Is that it?’

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4 h. ago Peak ScotRail fares to be scrapped 'for good' by SNP government

John Swinney says stronger finances means peak fares can be scrapped.

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5 h. ago Programme for Government LIVE: John Swinney sets out SNP Government policy plans on economy, NHS, transport

John Swinney’s Programme for Government statement is early this year, perhaps due to the Holyrood election being in 2026

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9 h. ago Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans

The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

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14 h. ago John Swinney to unveil Programme for Government with one year to go until crunch Holyrood election

The First Minister will tell MSPs his priority remains fixing Scotland's struggling NHS as he sets his Government's agenda for the next 12 months.

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19 h. ago Programme for Government: John Swinney accused of stealing Labour's vow to end GP 8am rush

The First Minister is facing criticism after appearing to parrot a policy pledge announced by Anas Sarwar 11 weeks ago to end an 8am rush for GP appointments.

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19 h. ago John Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans

The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

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25 h. ago Police investigate ‘unacceptable’ Rangers banner shown during draw with Celtic

Tifo display featured Graeme Souness holding a shotgunPolice check footage of Celtic fan mocking Ibrox disasterScotland’s first minister, John Swinney, condemned an “unacceptable” banner displayed by Rangers fans after police launched an investigation into a giant image of Graeme Souness holding a shotgun.A tifo display in the Copland Stand before Sunday’s Premiership match against Celtic depicted former Rangers manager Souness holding a double-barreled shotgun, with the words “Take aim against the rebel scum” underneath. It was one of several flashpoints that resulted in police involvement after the 1-1 draw. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the banner and inquiries are ongoing.” Continue reading...

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27 h. ago John Swinney condemns Israeli plan to 'capture' Gaza that would cause 'more deaths'

Scotland's First Minister called for a two-state solution to bring peace to the Middle East amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.

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28 h. ago John Swinney slams Rangers fans 'rebel scum' tifo after Souness shotgun banner sparks outrage

Swinney made his comments after the police said they are investigating

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28 h. ago Graeme Souness image displayed by Rangers fans was ‘unacceptable’, says John Swinney

Giant image showed former player and manager holding double-barrelled shotgun with the words: “Take aim against the rebel scum”

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30 h. ago 'Very real possibility' Nigel Farage will be next UK Prime Minister, claims rival

When asked if Reform UK leader Nigel Farage could be Prime Minster, SNP leader John Swinney said that he thinks 'it is very real possibility that that could happen'

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31 h. ago Rise of Reform UK 'good news' for John Swinney and the SNP but bad for Labour

Professor John Curtice said the SNP stood to benefit most in Scotland from Reform's arrival on the political scene.

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33 h. ago John Curtice: English local election results 'good news' for John Swinney and 'bad news' for Anas Sarwar

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK had a stellar time at the English polls, which could spell trouble ahead for Scottish Labour.

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37 h. ago John Swinney says there is a ‘very real possibility’ Nigel Farage could be UK’s next PM

SNP leader says prospect of Reform winning next general election makes him 'fearful of what lies ahead'

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37 h. ago Programme for Government: John Swinney vows to unveil 'radical' action with 'relentless focus' on SNP delivery

John Swinney is poised to ramp up his appeal to voters ahead of next year’s Holyrood election as he vows to publish a “radical” Programme for Government.

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