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40 years after privatisation, is Margaret Thatcher 'still driving Scotland's buses'?

SCOTLAND'S buses are still being “driven by Margaret Thatcher” despite the SNP’s new transport plans ...

The National (Scotland) · 7h ago

Major clean-up under way after two storms cause havoc in Britain

More strong winds forecast after Austen and Boelo kill two people and bring travel disruption and flooding

The Guardian - UK · 12h ago

John Swinney pays tribute to two killed in aftermath of Storm Boelo

FIRST Minister John Swinney has expressed his condolences for two people who died as a result of Storm Boelo over the weekend

The National (Scotland) · 14h ago

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Scottish bowls tournament accused of 'sportswashing' over Israeli athletes

PRO-PALESTINE campaigners have called for two Israeli bowlers to be barred from competing in an international tournament in Scotland this week.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

New poll finds Scots back independence and almost half want indyref2 in five years

ALMOST half of Scots think there should be another independence referendum in the next five years, according to a new poll which also gave a lead for Yes.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

Inside SNP as former MPs say John Swinney 'bowing to Westminster' on Jackdaw

JOHN Swinney has been accused of bowing to Westminster and “abandoning” the SNP’s net zero principles “for a few bob” over his response to the approval of a major new gas field.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

Scottish Greens urge John Swinney to say where he stands on energy policy

Gillian Mackay’s remarks follow the UK Government’s approval of the Jackdaw gas field.

Evening Standard · Oct 24

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John Swinney challenged to stop 'hiding behind Westminster' and oppose Rosebank

John Swinney has been challenged to stop "hiding behind Westminster" and oppose the Rosebank oil field

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24

Melinda French Gates and John Swinney pay tribute at Sir Ian Wood service

The billionaire and philanthropist who ran the Wood Group company based in Aberdeen, died at the age of 84 in July.

Evening Standard · Oct 23

Scottish activist deported from Israel speaks out on 'racial abuse' on return home

AN EDINBURGH shop manager who was detained and deported by Israeli authorities has spoken out about the "racial abuse" she faced on her return to Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23

Swinney urged to publish energy strategy after ‘ludicrous’ 1,380-day wait

Scottish Labour set the First Minister should set out his Government’s stance on the issue next week when Holyrood returns from recess.

Evening Standard · Oct 22

Labour reject John Swinney's plea for North Sea fund to be ringfenced for Scotland

The UK Government has rejected John Swinney's plea for a new North Sea energy wealth fund to be ringfenced for the north east of Scotland, according to reports

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22

Ring-fence energy fund for north-east of Scotland, says Swinney

The call comes after the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen was approved by the UK Government.

Evening Standard · Oct 21

Cancer campaigner Archie Goodburn to deliver match ball for Scotland vs Australia

Goodburn recently met with Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney to discuss more support for brain cancer treatment and research

The Independent UK · Oct 21

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 21

John Swinney demands new North Sea Energy Wealth Fund ringfenced for Scotland

JOHN Swinney has demanded the UK Government’s new North Sea Energy Wealth Fund be ringfenced for the north east of Scotland after the Jackdaw gas field was approved.

Evening Standard · Oct 21

Jackdaw announcement must provide certainty to north east, says Swinney

The decision to approve Jackdaw was made on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20

What does 'public control' of buses mean and can Scotland do it?

MANY Scots don’t need to travel far to see the benefits of public control over bus services.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20

John Swinney brands McGill's bus owner's dictator comparison as 'ludicrous'

JOHN Swinney has hit back at the bosses of a major bus firm, saying that comparing him to a dictator over plans to bring buses back under public control was “more than a bit ludicrous” ...

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 20

John Swinney hails 'golden opportunity' for Scottish food ahead of India trip

THE Indian market represents a “golden opportunity” to Scottish food and drink businesses, John Swinney has said ahead of a trade mission to the country.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Campaigner hails SNP bus pledge and says McGill’s have ‘thrown toys out the pram’

A TRANSPORT campaigner has welcomed the SNP's pledge to bring buses into public control by 2031 and argued that McGill's have "thrown their toys out the pram" over the plans ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

John Swinney tells bus bosses to 'watch their language' after 'dictator' jibe

JOHN Swinney has told bus bosses to "watch their language" after he was compared to dictators Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe over plans to bring Scotland's bus network under public control ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Coach firm boss defends SNP's public bus plans branding dictator comparisons 'absurd'

THE boss of one of Scotland’s top coach operators has said the reaction to the SNP’s plans to bring buses back under public control is “absurd” after another major firm accused John Swinney of behaving like a dictator ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18

Deputy First Minister defends SNP bus plans after McGill’s threatens legal action

Scotland's Deputy First Minister has pledged to work with bus companies to bring buses back under public control after a major firm accused First Minister John Swinney of behaving like a dictator

Evening Standard · Oct 18

We’ll work with bus owners, Gilruth says, after they compare Swinney to dictators

A flagship promise to bring buses back under public control has prompted a fierce backlash from one of Scotland’s bus companies.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

Greens and Labour pledge to work with SNP to put Scottish buses under public control

THE Scottish Greens and Scottish Labour have said they will work with the SNP to deliver John Swinney’s flagship conference pledge to bring Scotland’s buses back into public control ...

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