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SNP launch new independence leaflet
Interview with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney as the SNP launch a new independence leaflet.
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Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney - full
Scotland is closer to independence than it was in 2014, the First Minister has insisted.
SNP leader John Swinney made the claim at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the historic ballot – which saw 55% of voters reject...
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Supporters of independence 'must look to the future', says First Minister
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney said Scotland has endured a “long, dark decade” of “austerity, of Brexit, of a cost-of-living crisis and a global pandemic”, he said, as he urged Scots to focus on what can be done in the future....
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Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney
Scotland is closer to independence than it was in 2014, the First Minister has insisted.
SNP leader John Swinney made the claim at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the historic ballot – which saw 55% of voters reject...
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Glasgow set to host scaled-down 2026 Commonwealth Games as Scottish Government backs plan
Glasgow is set to host a scaled down version of the Commonwealth Games in 2026 after the Scottish Government backed the deal.
The city last hosted the international sporting event in 2014 and has stepped in after the planned 2026 hosts...
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Thousands turn out to oppose rally in Glasgow backed by Tommy Robinson
Thousands of people turned out in Glasgow to oppose a rally backed by far-right campaigner Tommy Robinson.
Around 2,000 anti-racism activists gathered in George Square to counter-protest against a “Pro-UK rally” backed by Robinson,...
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Britain's longest bridge takes another step towards completion
The final deck segment of HS2's 2.1-mile long viaduct crossing the Colne Valley is lowered and fixed into place at Maple Cross in Hertfordshire.
A bridge building machine on the viaduct is being used to lower the last of 1,000 deck...
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John Swinney tells SNP conference independence is 'urgent and essential'
SNP leader John Swinney told the party conference he would work to make plain to voters that independence is “urgent and essential here and now” to tackle the issues the country faces.
With this month marking 10 years since the...
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Depute leader Keith Brown speech at SNP conference
Depute leader Keith Brown gives his address at the SNP Annual National Conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
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Scottish Government as bad as Tories on finances, says Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the Scottish Government is “as guilty” as the previous Tory government on the country’s finances.
The Chancellor was speaking during a visit to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland near...
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John Swinney and Rachel Reeves meet in Glasgow
First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor Rachel Reeves meet at the Scottish Government building in Glasgow.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends winter fuel payment decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on a visit to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, where she defended the Government's decision on winter fuel payments.
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Murdo Fraser to launch Scottish Conservative leadership bid - full speech
Murdo Fraser, the longest-serving Scottish Conservative MSP and current spokesperson for business, the economy, and tourism, formally launches his bid to become the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
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Murdo Fraser to launches Scottish Conservative leadership bid - Q&A
Murdo Fraser, the longest-serving Scottish Conservative MSP and current spokesperson for business, the economy, and tourism, formally launches his bid to become the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
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Murdo Fraser welcomes backing of colleagues as he launches Scottish Conservative leadership bid
Two of the contenders for the Scottish Conservative leadership have dropped out of the race and backed veteran MSP Murdo Fraser for the top job.
Liam Kerr and Jamie Greene had previously announced their intention to run to replace...
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Liam Kerr and Jamie Greene back Murdo Fraser's Scottish Conservative leadership bid
Two of the contenders for the Scottish Conservative leadership have dropped out of the race and backed veteran MSP Murdo Fraser for the top job.
Liam Kerr and Jamie Greene had previously announced their intention to run to replace...
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Murdo Fraser launches bid to become Scottish Conservative leader
Murdo Fraser has said change is a “matter of survival” for the Scottish Conservatives as he welcomed the backing of two other MSPs who dropped out of the leadership race.
The veteran MSP received the support of Liam Kerr and Jamie...
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Findlay says Tories must not ‘turn inwards’ as he makes party unity pitch
Russell Findlay has said the Scottish Conservatives will not “turn inwards” if he wins the party’s leadership, as he launched his campaign for the top job with a pitch for unity.
The Tory justice spokesman said there will be “no split,...
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Crowds gather as Tommy Robinson leads march through London
People gather at Trafalgar Square in central London during a protest organised by Tommy Robinson.
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Crowds gather for Tommy Robinson protest and counter-march
Thousands of people have gathered in central London for a march led by right-wing activist Tommy Robinson and a counter-protest.
Around 1,000 police officers have been deployed to the streets of the capital to “keep the peace” amid...
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Tommy Robinson addresses crowds in Trafalgar Square
People gather at Trafalgar Square in central London during a protest organised by Tommy Robinson.
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John Swinney refuses to say if he will step in to avoid bin strikes across Scotland
First Minister John Swinney said the Scottish Government has to “live in the reality of the resources we’ve got available to us” as he declined to commit to making more money available to avert the impending strikes by waste and...
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John Swinney announces £2m of funding for 'landmark' carbon capture programme
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney visits the St Fergus Gas Terminal near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire to announce £2m of funding for a 'landmark' carbon capture programme.
He also discussed how the SNP recovers following general...