11 h. ago John Swinney to unveil another white paper on Scottish independence and urge voters to choose 'fresh start'

The SNP Government previously shelved its long-running series of white papers on independence after the public lost interest.

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11 h. ago Scotland’s ‘immense resources’ only available with independence, says Swinney

The publication of a new paper comes just days before the SNP conference in Aberdeen.

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46 h. ago Storm Amy disruption ‘illustration of climate problem’ – Swinney

The first named storm of the season brought travel disruption and power cuts.

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9 d. ago Scottish Government grants more than £8m to North East energy projects

It comes as part of the Scottish Government’s pledge towards a just transition towards net zero.

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1 week ago Scottish Government ‘actively harming’ business innovation, Tories claim

But First Minister John Swinney said growth in Scotland ‘has been stronger’ than in the rest of the UK.

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2 w. ago John Swinney: We need independence to make sure our voice is heard

First Minister John Swinney says in his Record column: "If Scotland wants our voice to be heard, we have to do it ourselves".

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3 w. ago Whisky deal will ‘absolutely not’ be derailed by Downing Street chaos – Kendall

First Minister John Swinney said the UK Government was ‘distracted’ by the issues facing the Prime Minister.

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3 w. ago Lord Mandelson ‘distraction’ could have impact on whisky deal in US – Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister claimed Labour ministers in London are ‘distracted’ amid the fallout from the peer’s departure.

Economics

3 w. ago Future of Alexander Dennis secured by furlough investment, says Swinney

The furlough will act as a ‘bridge to the future’, the First Minister said.

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3 w. ago Scottish Government provides £4m furlough scheme to keep Alexander Dennis open

The bus firm announced earlier this year that it could leave Scotland.

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4 w. ago Trump meets Scottish First Minister John Swinney to discuss whisky

Swinney met Trump at the White House to discuss whisky tariffs during a trip to the U.S. for trade talks

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4 w. ago Trump meets Scottish First Minister John Swinney to discuss whisky tariffs

Swinney met Trump at the White House to discuss whisky tariffs during a trip to the U.S. for trade talks

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4 w. ago First Minister has met President Trump to discuss whisky tariffs

First Minister John Swinney has met President Trump at the White House to discuss whisky tariffs after a trip to Washington DC for trade talks.

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4 w. ago First Minister to meet President Trump to discuss whisky tariffs

John Swinney is to meet Donald Trump in the Oval Office today to discuss high whisky tariffs.

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4 w. ago John Swinney ‘pressing the case’ for Scotch whisky on US visit

The First Minister is in Washington DC where he will meet those ‘intimately involved’ with setting tariff rates for Scotch whisky.

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