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Keir Starmer has said he will not engage in any Scottish independence negotiations

General Election 2024

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Keir Starmer gives blunt 'no' to independence talks if SNP win majority

Fiona Bruce has been criticised for shutting down John Swinney on Brexit

Fiona Bruce has been criticised for shutting down John Swinney on Brexit

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Fiona Bruce slated for 'blatant attempt' to shut down John Swinney on Brexit

John Swinney on BBC Question Time

John Swinney on BBC Question Time

BBC Question Time

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John Swinney gets applause from Question Time audience with indyref2 argument

John Swinney and Douglas Ross clashed at FMQs

John Swinney and Douglas Ross clashed at FMQs

Conservative Party

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Douglas Ross 'doesn't care about climate emergency', blasts John Swinney

Page one, line one of the SNP manifesto, launched yesterday, was indeed a commitment to independence – as promised

Page one, line one of the SNP manifesto, launched yesterday, was indeed a commitment to independence – as promised

General Election 2024

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Lesley Riddoch: Manifesto launch is a start but SNP need to build excitement

First Minister John Swinney launched the SNP's manifesto at a campaign event in Edinburgh

First Minister John Swinney launched the SNP's manifesto at a campaign event in Edinburgh

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: SNP's manifesto is the only one talking about Brext self-harm

John Swinney has criticised plans to boost the Scotland Office's spending powers, a plan announced by Ian Murray

John Swinney has criticised plans to boost the Scotland Office's spending powers, a plan announced by Ian Murray

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Labour 'interfering in devolution' with new Scotland Office powers

The first page of the SNP's 2024 General Election manifesto

The first page of the SNP's 2024 General Election manifesto

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Everything the SNP manifesto says about Scottish independence

John Swinney speaks at the launch of the SNP's manifesto in Edinburgh

John Swinney speaks at the launch of the SNP's manifesto in Edinburgh

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SNP to request indyref2 if they win most Scottish seats, John Swinney confirms

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney speaking during the party's General Election manifesto launch at Patina in Edinburgh

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney speaking during the party's General Election manifesto launch at Patina in Edinburgh

General Election

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In full: John Swinney's SNP election manifesto launch speech

John Swinney has launched the SNP's General Election manifesto

John Swinney has launched the SNP's General Election manifesto

General Election 2024

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SNP launch General Election manifesto with pledge to 'deliver independence'

John Swinney has said the Scottish Parliament's mandate for independence should be respected no matter the General Election result for the SNP

John Swinney has said the Scottish Parliament's mandate for independence should be respected no matter the General Election result for the SNP

General Election 2024

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John Swinney says bad election result would not affect independence mandate

The SNP is set to launch their General Election manifesto on Wednesday

The SNP is set to launch their General Election manifesto on Wednesday

General Election

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SNP manifesto to focus on NHS with plan to ‘end Westminster cuts'

The First Minister called the policy politically 'indefensible'

The First Minister called the policy politically 'indefensible'

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John Swinney calls on Scottish Labour to demand end to two-child benefit cap

John Swinney pictured on the campaign trail in Edinburgh last week

John Swinney pictured on the campaign trail in Edinburgh last week

General Election 2024

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SNP to demand half-price energy bills for worst-off and elderly people

John Swinney pictured with Stephen Flynn in Munich, Germany on Friday

John Swinney pictured with Stephen Flynn in Munich, Germany on Friday

Conservative Party

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Only the SNP will deliver 'left-of-centre' manifesto, says John Swinney

Alex Salmond has hit out at the SNP's strategy to win Scottish independence

Alex Salmond has hit out at the SNP's strategy to win Scottish independence

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Alex Salmond attacks SNP over 'half-hearted' independence campaign

John Swinney hit out at Douglas Ross's decision to stand as an MP while out campaigning

John Swinney hit out at Douglas Ross's decision to stand as an MP while out campaigning

General Election

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John Swinney says Douglas Ross's decision to run left 'bad taste' in north east

The SNP are on course to be the largest party after the next Holyrood election

The SNP are on course to be the largest party after the next Holyrood election

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SNP on course to be largest party after next Holyrood election – new poll

Douglas Ross recently announced he would be standing down as leader of the Scottish Tories

Douglas Ross recently announced he would be standing down as leader of the Scottish Tories

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SNP upgrade Douglas Ross seat to 'tier one target' in bid to win key election battle

There are two Honours lists released each year, one on the King's official birthday and one on New Year's Eve

There are two Honours lists released each year, one on the King's official birthday and one on New Year's Eve

Armando Iannucci

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First Minister congratulates Scots on King's Honours list

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer launched their parties' manifestos this week

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer launched their parties' manifestos this week

Conservative Party

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A tale of two manifestos: Labour do nothing as the Tories run out of road

First Minister John Swinney enjoys a pint with the Tartan Army in Munich

First Minister John Swinney enjoys a pint with the Tartan Army in Munich

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John Swinney drinks beer with Tartan Army ahead of Euros opener in Munich

(left to right) Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross, presenter Stephen Jardine, SNP leader John Swinney and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

(left to right) Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross, presenter Stephen Jardine, SNP leader John Swinney and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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The Scottish leaders debate was a truly unedifying spectacle

John Swinney shakes hands with European Affairs Minister in the Bavarian State Chancellery Eric Beisswenger

John Swinney shakes hands with European Affairs Minister in the Bavarian State Chancellery Eric Beisswenger

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'A great honour': John Swinney meets European Affairs Minister in Bavaria

John Swinney with the Tartan Army on the way to Munich

John Swinney with the Tartan Army on the way to Munich

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'Absolute lad': Tartan Army pose with John Swinney as he heads to Euros

Former first minister Alex Salmond (left) and current First Minister John Swinney

Former first minister Alex Salmond (left) and current First Minister John Swinney

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John Swinney 'making independence impossible' at election, Alex Salmond says

Anas Sarwar and John Swinney clashed over the NHS at FMQs

Anas Sarwar and John Swinney clashed over the NHS at FMQs

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Anas Sarwar called out as he's 'contradicted by London bosses'

On Wednesday, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said his party will “never, ever” privatise the NHS

On Wednesday, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said his party will “never, ever” privatise the NHS

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Labour manifesto should rule out ‘creeping privatisation of NHS', says John Swinney

SNP leader John Swinney during a General Election special edition of BBC Debate Night with the leaders of the five main Scottish parties answering questions in Glasgow. Picture date: Tuesday June 11, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Election. Photo

SNP leader John Swinney during a General Election special edition of BBC Debate Night with the leaders of the five main Scottish parties answering questions in Glasgow. Picture date: Tuesday June 11, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Election. Photo

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Kelly Given: Scottish leaders' debate showed why it is hope that we must offer

It's time to ditch the 'ABC' mantra, writes Lesley Riddoch

It's time to ditch the 'ABC' mantra, writes Lesley Riddoch

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Lesley Riddoch: John Swinney must ditch his ‘ABC’ mantra and attack with wit

John Swinney spoke on the BBC's Panorama programme in an interview with Nick Robinson

John Swinney spoke on the BBC's Panorama programme in an interview with Nick Robinson

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Independent Scotland would not resort to austerity, says John Swinney

SNP First Minister John Swinney speaking to the BBC for a leader's interview on Panorama

SNP First Minister John Swinney speaking to the BBC for a leader's interview on Panorama

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John Swinney rows back on SNP's 'independence negotiations' pledge in BBC interview

John Swinney is to be interviewed on the BBC tonight

John Swinney is to be interviewed on the BBC tonight

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John Swinney set for Panorama interview with Nick Robinson – how to watch

Anas Sarwar during the BBC Debate Night election special

Anas Sarwar during the BBC Debate Night election special

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Anas Sarwar says ‘it’s for Scottish people to decide’ future of Scotland

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar clashed during the BBC Debate Night election special

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar clashed during the BBC Debate Night election special

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John Swinney and Anas Sarwar clash over ‘no austerity’ under Labour claim

The First Minister said while the SNP in power had brought about a “transformation in the life chances of children in Scotland”

The First Minister said while the SNP in power had brought about a “transformation in the life chances of children in Scotland”

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Eradicating child poverty is a 'significant' challenge, John Swinney tells MSPs

Independence has been put on the backburner by the SNP during this General Election, writes Jonathon Shafi

Independence has been put on the backburner by the SNP during this General Election, writes Jonathon Shafi

General Election

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Jonathon Shafi: Independence is no longer ‘happy place’ for SNP and their politicians

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross in the chamber of the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross in the chamber of the Scottish Parliament

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Douglas Ross told to make urgent statement to Holyrood following resignation

John Swinney speaks in Glasgow last week

John Swinney speaks in Glasgow last week

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John Swinney defends SNP ditching 'independence' on the ballot paper

John Swinney pictured at a campaign event in Livingston, West Lothian yesterday

John Swinney pictured at a campaign event in Livingston, West Lothian yesterday

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John Swinney defends private sector in Scottish NHS despite attacks on Labour

The Scottish Tory leader has faced criticism after he announced his candidacy in the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East constituency last week after Duguid was blocked over health concerns

The Scottish Tory leader has faced criticism after he announced his candidacy in the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East constituency last week after Duguid was blocked over health concerns

Conservative Party

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Douglas Ross has undermined his position as Scottish Tory leader, John Swinney says

In a letter to Keir Starmer, Swinney urged the Labour leader to “be open with voters and admit where the axe will fall

In a letter to Keir Starmer, Swinney urged the Labour leader to “be open with voters and admit where the axe will fall

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'Sharp cuts': John Swinney presses Labour to explain where £18bn cuts will come from

The Prime Minister came under fire for leaving the 80th anniversary of events in Normandy early to record a TV election interview

The Prime Minister came under fire for leaving the 80th anniversary of events in Normandy early to record a TV election interview

80th Anniversary of D-Day

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Rishi Sunak's D-Day move 'completely destroyed' his credibility, says John Swinney

John Swinney was out campaigning in the Springburn area today

John Swinney was out campaigning in the Springburn area today

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'A new low': John Swinney slams Douglas Ross for treatment of David Duguid

John Swinney will speak in Glasgow on Friday

John Swinney will speak in Glasgow on Friday

General Election

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John Swinney: Both Labour and Tories ‘concealing huge future budget cuts’

John Swinney will pause campaigning in order cheer on Scotland at the Euros in Germany

John Swinney will pause campaigning in order cheer on Scotland at the Euros in Germany

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John Swinney to attend Scotland's opening Euros match in Germany

The BBC has profiled Nigel Farage (top right) but not SNP First Minister John Swinney

The BBC has profiled Nigel Farage (top right) but not SNP First Minister John Swinney

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BBC 'shamefully' omits SNP from series on party leaders at General Election

John Swinney said he was 'thrilled' to welcome Taylor Swift to Scotland

John Swinney said he was 'thrilled' to welcome Taylor Swift to Scotland

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John Swinney welcomes Taylor Swift to Scotland ahead of Edinburgh shows

First Minister John Swinney has said the SNP is rethinking its position on oil and gas in the North Sea

First Minister John Swinney has said the SNP is rethinking its position on oil and gas in the North Sea

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Poll reveals SNP voters' views on North Sea oil and gas as party mulls policy switch

John Swinney paid tribute to those who fought in the Second World War

John Swinney paid tribute to those who fought in the Second World War

80th Anniversary of D-Day

John Swinney pays tribute to veterans as services mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak finally called an election but his campaign has not been going well

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak finally called an election but his campaign has not been going well

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Karen Adam: This General Election can be summed up in 'ABC'

John Swinney speaking in Glasgow on Sunday

John Swinney speaking in Glasgow on Sunday

Conservative Party

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John Swinney hits out at Tory 'strategy to undermine Scottish Parliament'

Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar pictured in Greenock, Inverclyde last week

Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar pictured in Greenock, Inverclyde last week

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Anas Sarwar defends Labour's nuclear weapons commitment