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SNP leadership 'dangerously diverging from party policy', members body warns

THERE is a “growing, dangerous gap” between SNP party policy and the Scottish Government, the party’s largest affiliate body has warned.

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Swinney can’t give ‘specific figure’ on NHS job losses under planned reforms

The First Minister announced proposed changes to health boards in his Programme for Government.

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‘Put action into words’ say campaigners as Swinney vows to tackle misogyny

Violence against women and girls was one of the key focuses of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government.

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John Swinney pledges ‘radical reshaping’ of Scotland’s public services

The First Minister announced his Programme for Government as MSPs returned to Holyrood after the summer recess.

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Scottish Government delaying LGBT conversion practices ban 'unacceptable'

THE Scottish Government delaying plans for a ban on LGBT conversion practices have been branded “unacceptable”.

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Tackling cost-of-living pressures a ‘principle issue’ for John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister said his Programme for Government statement on Tuesday will be ‘focused on the priorities of the people of Scotland’.

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Scotland's councils 'too big to function' as Greens call for shake-up

A MAJOR shake-up of Scotland's councils is needed as the country's local government set-up makes it an "international outlier",…

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John Swinney urged to include Israel sanctions in Programme for Government

JOHN Swinney has been urged to include plans to fully implement boycott and sanctions against Israel in his Programme for Government ...

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John Swinney vows to bring ‘radical change’ to Scotland’s public services

The Scottish First Minister said public service reform would be a key part of the next five-year term at Holyrood.

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John Swinney urged to act on ‘squalid’ housing for seasonal farm workers

JOHN Swinney has been urged to include a commitment to introducing national housing standards for seasonal agricultural workers in his Programme for…

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Building independence support must be in SNP Government's agenda, say Greens

JOHN Swinney must deliver on his pre-election promises and include building independence support in his Programme for Government that is to be…

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Over 50 organisations urge John Swinney to deliver 'long-promised' Human Rights Bill

OVER 50 organisations from across Scottish civil society have urged John Swinney to deliver the “long-promised” Human Rights Bill ...

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Greens demand 'watertight' Scottish ban on LGBT+ conversion practices

THE Scottish Greens have called on the SNP Government to introduce a "watertight" ban on conversion practices in Scotland amid fears UK…

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Expansion of poverty programme to deliver ‘lasting change,’ announced by John Swinney

FIRST Minister John Swinney has announced an expansion of the integrated poverty support programme in Scotland ...

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O’Neill insists Executive disagreements are not a sign of Stormont instability

The First Minister said there was a lot of common ground uniting the four parties in Northern Ireland’s devolved mandatory coalition government.

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Record levels of peatland restored across Scotland

A RECORD number of peatlands have been restored in a bid to help reduce carbon emissions and restore biodiversity, the Scottish Government has…

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Budget 25/26 will make a real difference to people’s lives, O’Dowd says

MLAs in the Northern Ireland Assembly backed the 2025-26 Budget following a lengthy debate on Monday.

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Russell Findlay humiliated after 'miserable contribution' at FMQs

THE Scottish Tory leader has been left humiliated after delivering a "miserable contribution" at First Minister's Questions ...

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Swinney says he offers a ‘programme for a better Scotland’

The Scottish First Minister promised more GP appointments and to end peak-time rail fares for travellers ‘for good’.

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First Minister John Swinney to focus on making Scots ‘healthier and wealthier’

The SNP leader will set out his plans for the coming year in his Programme for Government statement on Tuesday.

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Stormont ministers agree to put draft budget out for public consultation

Ministers were unanimous in green-lighting the public feedback exercise.

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'Disappointing': Campaigners urge First Minister to back sustainable development bill

MORE than 100 campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to back legislation which would put sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of…

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Kate Forbes: Ministers ‘standing by’ free school meals for all primary pupils pledge

THE Scottish Government is “standing by” its commitment to provide free school meals to all primary school pupils, the Deputy First Minister…

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Eight key points from John Swinney's Programme for Government explained

AFTER the Scottish Government announced a package of £500 million of cuts to balance the books, John Swinney delivered his first Programme for…

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Concern as Scottish Government favours UK-wide ban on conversion therapy

THE Scottish Government has said it may drop its proposed ban on conversion practices in Scotland in favour of backing UK-wide legislation.

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