Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’ The First Minister claimed Westminster’s position of vetoing democracy was unsustainable. Evening Standard · Sep 19
New Scottish Labour leader presses Swinney to set up commission on child poverty Michael Marra has written to John Swinney and the other party leaders at Holyrood, urging them to back a new commission to tackle the problem. Evening Standard · Sep 19
Pressure on John Swinney as SNP's largest affiliate body backs new indy strategy John Swinney is facing fresh pressure to back a new independence strategy at the SNP’s forthcoming party conference. The National (Scotland) · Sep 18
SNP and Greens urged to unite with new Westminster strategy on indyref anniversary The SNP and the Scottish Greens have been urged to unite with a new Westminster strategy with the sole aim of achieving independence The National (Scotland) · Sep 18
Dublin and London ‘directly challenged’ to prepare for Irish unity referendum Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has called for action before 2030. Evening Standard · Sep 17
John Swinney says Malcolm Offord ‘agitated about prospect of Scottish independence’ JOHN Swinney has suggested that Reform’s leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord is afraid of the prospect of Scottish independence ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Irish president Catherine Connolly addresses Scottish independence The Irish president has revealed that she spoke with First Minister John Swinney about the 'importance of self-determination' during their… The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Irish president discussed ‘importance of self-determination’ with Swinney Catherine Connolly also said it is ‘for the people of Scotland to determine their future’. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Irish president says private meeting with King was ‘very interesting’ Catherine Connolly met Charles at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire as part of her four-day official visit to Scotland. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Irish president Catherine Connolly awarded 'top honour' during Scotland visit The Irish president has been awarded the Royal Society of Edinburgh's 'highest honour' during her visit to Scotland The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls urged to answer 'basic independence question' Scottish Labour’s two leadership contenders must answer the 'basic question' of how Scotland can democratically leave the United… The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Unionists fume over John Swinney's 'North of Ireland' comment Unionists have been left fuming after John Swinney used pro-Irish unification language following a meeting with the Irish president The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Irish president meets King during official visit to Scotland Charles hosted Catherine Connolly at a private event at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire on Wednesday evening. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Ministers must be transparent on spending £755m ScotWind cash, says watchdog Audit Scotland said the Scottish Government has to be clearer about the ‘high risk and reward’ project. Evening Standard · Sep 16
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 SNP should abstain from Westminster if referendum block continues, former MP urges The SNP have been urged to consider abstaining from Westminster if the UK Government continues to block a second independence referendum
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 John Swinney responds to DUP’s criticism Celtic Alliance self-determination pact The First Minister of Scotland has responded to the DUP’s criticism of Monday’s meeting of pro-independence parties in Cardiff
The Independent UK · Sep 16 O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney The SNP leader commented after the DUP said Michelle O’neill had been ‘cosplaying’ as first minister.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 Irish president meets John Swinney in Edinburgh as Scotland visit gets underway Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly has been greeted by John Swinney at his official residence in Edinburgh, as her visit to Scotland begins
Evening Standard · Sep 16 Irish president meets John Swinney as visit to Scotland gets under way Catherine Connolly met Scotland’s First Minister at his official residence, Bute House, in Edinburgh.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 Irish President speaks of 'strong ties' with Scotland as visit gets under way IRELAND'S President has spoken of the “strong ties” between her country and Scotland ahead of meeting First Minister John Swinney on…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 John Swinney to meet with Irish president during four-day Scotland visit John Swinney is set to meet with Irish president Catherine Connolly on Wednesday as she begins a four-day visit to Scotland
Evening Standard · Sep 15 Irish President speaks of ‘strong ties’ with Scotland as visit gets under way Catherine Connolly is making a four-day official visit to Scotland, starting with talks with First Minister John Swinney on Wednesday.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15 Unionists to gather for Orange Order summit amid fury over Celtic Alliance meeting Unionists are set to gather for a summit organised by the Orange Order in response to the historic meeting of the Celtic Alliance leaders
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15 John Curtice gives verdict on significance of historic Celtic Alliance indyref push POLLING expert John Curtice has given his verdict on the significance of the historic meeting which saw the three devolved leaders sign an agreement…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15 Rupert Lowe announces ‘rolling back devolution’ policy after Celtic Alliance meeting RESTORE Britain leader Rupert Lowe has announced the party’s policy of “rolling back devolution” after a historic meeting of Plaid Cymru, SNP…