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Somerville cannot say when new guidance on single-sex spaces will be issued

The Social Justice Secretary vowed to change the guidance after the Scottish Government’s Supreme Court defeat – but could not say when that would be.

Evening Standard

Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar criticises John Swinney’s anti-far right summit

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused First Minister John Swinney of “talking up” Reform UK ahead of a summit to discuss the politics…

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Pope Francis ‘was always on the side of the poor’, says Swinney

The First Minister expressed his sadness following Pope Francis’ death.

Evening Standard

UK facing 'unprecedented' politics as Reform UK top polls, John Curtice says

THE UK is facing “unprecedented” political circumstances as voters turn away from both Labour and the Tories, polling expert Professor John…

The National (Scotland)

‘Deep sadness’ in Scotland following death of Pope Francis

Faith leaders and politicians paid tribute to the Pope following his death on Easter Monday.

Evening Standard

Politicians pay tribute to ‘devoted’ and ‘compassionate’ Pope

MPs from across the political spectrum also paid tribute to Francis, with several noting his compassion for the poor and refugees.

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Scots cannot ‘sit back’ and assume far right will not rise here, says John Swinney

John Swinney has said Scots cannot “sit back” and assume the politics of the far right will not take hold in this country ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour accused of letting Reform UK exploit working-class voters by union chief

LABOUR have abandoned working-class voters and left a “political vacuum” for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK to exploit, the head of a union…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney warns against ‘simple solutions’ offered by Reform UK

The Scottish First Minister said Nigel Farage’s party was contributing to the undermining of ‘some of the central values of our society’.

Evening Standard

Reform councillor claims summit against the far-right is 'political stunt' by FM

A REFORM councillor has described the Scottish Government’s cross-party summit tackle the rise of the far-right as a “political stunt”.

The National (Scotland)

I don't regret supporting legislation to make trans lives easier, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has insisted he does not “regret” supporting legislation to make transgender people’s lives easier following the Supreme Court…

The National (Scotland)

Supreme Court ruling risks reigniting SNP divide over transgender rights

THE Supreme Court’s ruling risks reigniting divides in the SNP over transgender rights, but its impact on the outcome of Holyrood 2026 remains to…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland not immune to threats facing global democracies, warns John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has warned that Scotland is “not immune” to the threats facing democracies around the world ...

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Hundreds of staff at Scottish universities paid more than First Minister

MORE than 400 members of staff at Scotland’s universities earn more than the First Minister, despite a funding crisis engulfing

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John Swinney 'understands hurt and anguish' Supreme Court ruling causing trans people

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he “understands” the “hurt and anguish” trans people are feeling over the UK Supreme Court verdict on…

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘understands hurt and anguish’ Supreme Court ruling causing trans people

The First Minister told the PA news agency that he accepted the judges’ ruling that the definition of a woman is based on biology.

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John Swinney issues statement following Nigel Farage's SNP Holyrood admission

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said there will be no deals “under any circumstances” between his party and Reform UK, after Nigel Farage…

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Reform UK would rather SNP were in charge at Holyrood than Labour, says Nigel Farage

REFORM UK would rather have the SNP in power at Holyrood next year than back Anas Sarwar’s Labour, Nigel Farage has said ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to kick off SNP by-election campaign after death of Christina McKelvie

John Swinney is set to kick off the SNP’s campaign for the by-election being held after the death of Christina McKelvie MSP ...

Evening Standard

SNP urged to drop gender policies ‘for good’ after Supreme Court ruling

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay also called on Holyrood ministers to address Parliament on the issue next week.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney pledges two-child cap payments will be made in next year

First Minister John Swinney has guaranteed payments to families who have fallen foul of the two-child benefit cap will be made by April next year.

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'High likelihood' of Nigel Farage being next UK prime minister, John Swinney warns

THERE is a “high likelihood” that Nigel Farage will be the next UK prime minister, John Swinney has warned ...

Evening Standard

Swinney worried by ‘high likelihood’ Farage could become next PM

The First Minister said a Reform UK government would be ‘bad for all of us’.

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Nigel Farage becoming prime minister is a ‘high likelihood,’ Scottish first minister says

A Reform UK government would be ‘bad for all of us,’ Mr Swinney said

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