UK Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ over Mandelson, says Swinney John Swinney accused the UK Government of being distracted by the Mandelson scandal, rather than helping people with the cost of living. Evening Standard · Apr 20
Reform urges Sarwar to back Offord as first minister A recent poll suggested a possible unionist majority in Holyrood. Evening Standard · Apr 20
Unionist parties could take majority in tight Holyrood poll, survey suggests The research found more than half of constituencies have at least two parties within five points of each other. Evening Standard · Apr 19
Starmer should resign for ‘shameful role’ in appointment of Mandelson – Flynn The SNP Westminster leader is calling on Scots to vote SNP at the Holyrood elections to ‘sack Keir Starmer’. The Independent UK · Apr 19
Swinney says he will win independence vote in 2028 and run for election in 2031 The SNP leader believes Scotland could be independent by the end of 2030 – and wants to run in the 2031 elections to be the country’s leader. Evening Standard · Apr 19
Keir Starmer must quit over Lord Mandelson row, says John Swinney The Scottish First Minister accused the PM of a ‘staggering level of incompetence’ after the PM blamed an official for overruling security vetting. Evening Standard · Apr 18
Swinney ‘satisfied’ with Scottish Government action after landmark gender ruling The First Minister responded to claims from former SNP MP Joanna Cherry that he is ‘too afraid’ to stand up to his party on women’s rights. Evening Standard · Apr 18
Scottish Greens promise misogyny Bill to tackle ‘national emergency’ Gillian Mackay said her party would recognise misogyny as a specific offence in Scots law. Evening Standard · Apr 18
Swinney to launch SNP election campaign bus with trip from Dundee to Aberdeen The SNP leader has pledged to cap bus fares at £2 across Scotland. The Independent UK · Apr 17
I will not back Swinney as FM but could support his budgets, says Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton unveiled his party’s manifesto on Friday. Evening Standard · Apr 17
Lib Dems launch manifesto with call for change ‘with fairness at its heart’ The party has set out its ‘realistic’ plan ‘to get things done, focused on the things that matter most’. Evening Standard · Apr 17
Swinney ‘not interested’ in fight with UK Government over plan to cap food costs The SNP set out the proposal on Thursday, but a UK Government source has suggested the policy could cost millions in legal fees. Evening Standard · Apr 17
Badenoch calls Farage an ‘opportunist’ after he urges Scottish nationalists to back Reform Tory leader criticises Farage for saying that holding another independence vote ‘probably quite reasonable’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Scottish Parliament ‘paying lip service’ to oil and gas industry – Kemi Badenoch The Conservative leader made her comments while on a visit to Scotland. Evening Standard · Apr 16
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Kemi Badenoch voices hope for Tory first minister in Scotland after May election The Conservative leader said only her party is standing up for the Union.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 SNP pledges to cap bread and milk prices if it wins Scotland’s parliamentary elections John Swinney unveils his party’s manifesto, saying cost of living is the ‘defining issue’ for voters on 7 May
Evening Standard · Apr 16 SNP manifesto pledge to cap food prices ‘undeliverable’, says UK Government First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney has vowed to limit the cost of up to 50 essential food items like milk, bread and eggs.
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Swinney pledges no tax hikes and price cap on essential food in SNP manifesto The First Minister also promised to cap bus fares at £2 per journey if the party is re-elected next month.
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Use King’s US visit as leverage to ‘bring Trump to his senses’ – Cole-Hamilton The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was speaking on the Holyrood election campaign trail on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Swinney vows ‘bold action’ on cost of living with plan to cap food prices The SNP leader has unveiled the party’s manifesto for the Holyrood election on May 7.
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Indyref2 ‘reasonable’ if issue becomes ‘relevant’ in future – Farage The Reform UK leader said he cannot predict how people will feel about independence in 20 years’ time.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 No 10 claims Starmer did not know Mandelson failed security vetting until this week – as it happened The prime minister was not aware that the former US ambassador had failed the vetting process, according to Downing Street
The Independent UK · Apr 16 John Swinney vows national ban on phones in classes if SNP wins in May The Scottish First Minister said his party will legislate on the issue as he launched the SNP manifesto for May’s Holyrood election
Evening Standard · Apr 16 John Swinney pledges national ban on phones in classes if SNP wins in May The First Minister and SNP leader is vowing to legislate on the issue if his party wins the Scottish Parliament election.
Evening Standard · Apr 15 Swinney to launch SNP manifesto with plan to make ‘NHS fit for the future’ In a speech in Glasgow, the First Minister will pitch himself as a leader with ‘experienced and trusted leadership’.