EXPLAINED: 3 - The Real Truth

John Swinney warns against Scottish Budget stalemate

The First Minister will urge other parties to come together and back the Budget.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

We should think about NCS outside of ‘institutional architecture’, says Swinney

The Scottish Government paused plans for the National Care Service last month.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

John Swinney responds to Highland patients facing '100-mile journey to give birth'

JOHN Swinney has sought to reassure patients in the Highlands and islands who face a “long and difficult journey” for maternity care.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

SNP slam 'anti-democratic' Alex Cole-Hamilton after Budget indy spending comments

THE SNP have branded Alex Cole-Hamilton “anti-democratic” for stating his party will vote down the upcoming Budget if it includes spending…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2024

LibDems to vote down Budget if it contains 'even a penny' of independence spending

Alex Cole-Hamilton has said his party will vote down the upcoming Budget if it contains even a “penny” promoting Scottish independence ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2024

SNP 'must rule out cutting independence spend in Scottish budget', Greens demand

THE SNP must “categorically rule out” cutting spending on independence in the upcoming Scottish budget, the Greens have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2024

SNP need to ‘move mountains’ for Lib Dems to back Scottish Budget

SCOTTISH Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will warn SNP ministers they will “have to move mountains” to persuade his party to back…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2024

Edinburgh Zoo blames fireworks for death of baby red panda

Zookeepers have blamed fireworks on the annual Bonfire Night celebrations for the death of a baby red panda named Roxie

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Fireworks blamed for death of baby red panda at Edinburgh Zoo

Three-month-old Roxie died on Bonfire Night

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

Fireworks blamed for death of red panda kit at zoo

Three-month-old Roxie died at Edinburgh Zoo on Bonfire Night.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024