Stopping child poverty is ‘utmost priority’ Swinney says in Christmas message The First Minister’s Christmas card proceeds will go to charity Children First. The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024
Tories repeatedly told off at FMQs as John Swinney labels party a 'disgrace' JOHN Swinney branded the Scottish Tories a “disgrace” during a First Minister’s Questions where the party were repeatedly told off for… The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024
Scottish Tories attack baby box as 'SNP waste' that should be scrapped THE Scottish Tories have been slapped down after describing the baby box scheme as “SNP waste” ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024
Nicola Sturgeon hits back as Russell Findlay claims she was 'hostile' to media NICOLA Sturgeon has hit back at Russell Findlay after he hit out at SNP-led Scottish governments for their handling of the media... The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024
Budget squanders opportunity of £5.2bn extra funding, warns Sarwar But First Minister John Swinney urged the Labour leader to support his party’s tax and spending plans. Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024
John Swinney fumes at 'bawling' Tory MSPs during Budget clash at FMQs JOHN Swinney told Tory MSPs at FMQs to stop “shouting and bawling” as he clashed with Russell Findlay on the Budget at FMQs... The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024
Nigel Farage's Reform 'very likely' to return two Glasgow MSPs, John Curtice says REFORM are on course to win two seats in Scotland’s biggest city, according to a leading political expert. The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024
Reform will help SNP at 2026 Holyrood elections, Scottish Tory leader claims The rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK will only help the SNP by splitting the vote, the leader of the Scottish Tories has claimed. The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2024
Reform UK ‘bullish and optimistic’ as polls predict success in Scotland Recent polling puts party above 10%, which could result in up to 12 MSPs at next Scottish parliament elections The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024
Labour 'sent shockwaves' with change to Scottish agriculture funding, union says THE UK Government “sent shock waves” throughout the agricultural sector after ditching a ring-fenced fund for Scottish agriculture ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2024
Agriculture funding change sent shock waves through Scottish farming, says NFU Hundreds of farmers, crofters and agricultural workers protested outside the Scottish Parliament on Thursday Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
Swinney ‘dissatisfied’ by delays to Goodwillie victim aid decision David Goodwillie and former teammate David Robertson were ruled in a civil court in 2017 to have raped Denise Clair. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
Tories demand SNP give pubs and restaurants 100 per cent tax break THE Tories have demanded the SNP give pubs and restaurants a 100 tax break in the upcoming Budget. The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024
John Swinney slams Russell Findlay over ‘£950m gaping hole’ in tax cut proposals JOHN Swinney has slammed Russell Findlay over a “£950m gaping hole” in his party’s tax cut proposals... The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2024 SNP minister calls out Russell Findlay for devolution blunder in BBC interview RUSSELL Findlay was called out by an SNP minister for seemingly failing to understand devolution as he hit out at Scottish Government plans on…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2024 Tories demand almost £1 billion in tax cuts from SNP's Scottish Budget THE Conservatives have proposed almost £1 billion worth of tax cuts for the upcoming Scottish Budget ...
The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2024 Donor who gave thousands to Russell Findlay campaign appointed Scottish Tory chair A DONOR who helped to fund Russell Findlay’s successful Scottish Tory leadership campaign was appointed as the party’s chairman just weeks…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2024 Scottish Tories appoint oil tycoon and Lord to party leadership roles THE Scottish Tories have appointed an Aberdeen oil tycoon and a member of the House of Lords to party leadership roles.
Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024 Ministerial cars ‘not free taxis to the football’, says Findlay It comes as Health Secretary Neil Gray prepares to make a statement after being taken in an official vehicle to three Aberdeen games.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024 John Swinney slams Tory 'rank hypocrisy' after National Care Service put on hold THE First Minister has hit out at Tory “rank hypocrisy” after being scrutinised on the National Care Service being put on hold at First…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024 Russell Findlay labels SNP figure 'permanently grumpy' as he denies 'far-right' move RUSSELL Findlay has labelled the SNP’s depute leader “permanently grumpy” as he denied moving the Tories further to the right.
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024 Scottish parties weigh in on Kemi Badenoch’s election as Tory leader She was welcomed by her Conservative colleagues across the UK, but other Scottish parties warned that her election is a move towards the far-right.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2024 'Best left in hands of UK': What Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has said about Scotland KEMI Badenoch is the new leader of the Conservative Party and – while still a long way away from power – her hard-right rhetoric will be given…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024 'Some nerve': John Swinney and Russell Findlay clash during heated FMQs Budget debate RUSSELL Findlay has been told he has “some nerve” by the First Minister during a heated debate on the Budget at FMQs ...
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 Salmond left indelible mark on Scotland, Holyrood told as ex-leader remembered MSPs debated a special motion of condolence to the former first minister on Wednesday.