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John Swinney comments on hopes of a UK government recognising Palestinian state
First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney comments recognising Palestinian state and the cost of living issue for the people of Scotland. He again appealed to voters who wanted an independent nation to vote SNP on July 4.
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Ross: Scotland can be 'free of the SNP'
Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party Douglas Ross says Scotland can be 'free of the SNP' on July 4. He launched the Scottish Conservative election campaign in Perth.
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Lib Dems plan to make gains over SNP in Scotland – Sir Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said his party intends to take seats from the SNP at the General Election.
Launching the Scottish campaign, Sir Ed said seats such as Mid Dunbartonshire and Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire...
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Sir Ed Davey launches the Lib Dems Scottish leg of the election campaign
The Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey launches the parties Scottish leg of the election campaign in North Queensferry. Sir Ed Davey and Alex Cole-Hamilton spoke to supporters.
Speaking ahead of the launch of the Scottish Lib Dems’...
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Sir Ed Davey launches the Lib Dems campaign in Scotland
The Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey launches the parties Scottish election campaign.
Speaking ahead of the launch of the Scottish Lib Dems’ election campaign, Sir Ed Davey said both the Conservatives and SNP "had to go".
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Swinney defends decision to challenge Holyrood sanction against Matheson
John Swinney has defended his decision to challenge the sanction a Holyrood committee ordered against his colleague Michael Matheson, saying he is determined to fight “predjudiced” decision-making in the Scottish Parliament.
He...
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Labour will change Britain for the better, vows Starmer
A Labour government will keep energy prices down across the whole of the UK, Sir Keir Starmer vowed as he spoke about his party’s goal to “change Britain for the better”.
On the campaign trail in Scotland ahead of the General Election...
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Sir Keir Starmer visits 'vital' Scotland on election campaign
Sir Keir Starmer said Scotland’s voice was “vital” at the General Election and called for an end to “chaos and division”.
The Labour leader said the election was “what Scotland needs and what Scotland has been waiting for”.
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Sir Keir Starmer urges Scotland to vote for change
Sir Keir Starmer said Scotland’s voice was “vital” at the General Election and called for an end to “chaos and division”.
The Labour leader said the election was “what Scotland needs and what Scotland has been waiting for”.
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Rishi Sunak and Douglas Ross visit the Port of Nigg on General Election campaign trail
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross visit in the port of Nigg near Inverness, Scotland, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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John Swinney launches SNP General Election campaign
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election.
John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi...
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John Swinney insists SNP can win in ‘independence day’ General Election
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election.
John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi...
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John Swinney takes questions at launch of SNP General Election campaign
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election.
John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi...
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Rishi Sunak arrives in Scotland on day one of General Election campaigning
Rishi Sunak arrives at Inverness Airport in Scotland, on day one of his UK tour ahead of the general election.
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Swinney shares concerns over funding given to ‘genital contact’ art project
Scotland First Minister John Swinney has said he shares Culture Secretary Angus Robertson's concerns after it was revealed Creative Scotland knew a theatre project awarded almost £85,000 would involve “genital contact”.
Swinney said the...
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Thoren Ferguson plays Patrick Matthew violin in apple orchard at Megginch Castle
The Patrick Matthew violin is played by actor and musician Thoren Ferguson in the apple orchard at Megginch Castle, in Perth and Kinross, to mark the 150th anniversary of Matthew's death on June 8.
The violin was created by master...
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Scottish Parliament committee system needs 'beefing up' for greater scrutiny, says Sturgeon
The Scottish Parliament's committee system needs "beefing up" to give ministers more challenging scrutiny, Nicola Sturgeon has said, at an event marking 25 years of devolution.
The former first minister said she was not suitably...
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John Swinney's newly appointed cabinet arrives at Bute House
First Minister John Swinney's newly appointed cabinet arrives at Bute House. He was joined by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and the rest of his cabinet on the steps of Bute House for their first official photographs. His cabinet, in...
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Reasonable concerns exist about Kate Forbes in government, says Greens co-leader
The Scottish Greens say some people will have “reasonable concerns” about the appointment of Kate Forbes to a senior position in John Swinney’s government.
Green co-leader Lorna Slater said a change of direction from Mr Swinney’s...
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Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister
Being sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister was an “overwhelming moment”, John Swinney has said, as he vowed to stick to his pledge to give Kate Forbes a “significant role” in his team as he appoints his Cabinet.
Scotland’s most...
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Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony
Being sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister was an “overwhelming moment”, John Swinney has said, as he vowed to stick to his pledge to give Kate Forbes a “significant role” in his team as he appoints his Cabinet.
Scotland’s most...
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Swinney speaks to the media after becoming First Minister
John Swinney speaks to the media after being voted in as First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
He told Parliament it is an “extraordinary privilege” to accept the office of First Minister.
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Politics Daily Briefing: May 7
Daily politics briefing for May 7, as John Swinney is set to be appointed Scotland's First Minister this week after succeeding Humza Yousaf as leader of the SNP.
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Daily Politics Briefing: May 7
All the latest political news in the UK, as John Swinney is set to be appointed Scotland's First Minister this week after succeeding Humza Yousaf as leader of the SNP.