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Some political parties don’t believe in defence, claims Robertson
The former Nato chief said there was ‘animosity’ directed towards the armed forces.
By
Craig Paton
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Tories ‘killed’ North Sea, claims Farage during Scotland visit
Voters will go to the polls in Aberdeen South on June 18 with oil and gas a key issue for voters.
By
Craig Paton
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Tories did ‘level best’ to ruin oil and gas sector, says SNP candidate
Voters in Aberdeen South will go to the polls on June 18.
By
Craig Paton
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Miliband urged to visit Aberdeen amid oil and gas ‘extinction’ accusation
The Aberdeen South by-election has been called after former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn was elected to Holyrood.
By
Craig Paton
8 Jun 2026
Politics
People of Aberdeen have asked me to save ‘dying’ city, says Badenoch
Voters in the Aberdeen South Westminster seat will go to the polls for a by-election on June 18.
By
Craig Paton
5 Jun 2026
Politics
SNP to seek to recoup cash embezzled by former chief executive Murrell
Peter Murrell admitted last week to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a period of 12 years.
By
Craig Paton
4 Jun 2026
Politics
SNP call for probe into Mandelson messages left out of released files
Messages sent by senior minister Darren Jones were not included in a tranche of documents released this week.
By
Craig Paton
4 Jun 2026
Politics
Court reprimands Scottish Government over FOI response delay on Salmond files
The Court of Session said Scottish ministers had shown ‘a lack of proper respect’ for the Information Commissioner.
By
Craig Paton
3 Jun 2026
Politics
I have no plans to meet Trump during World Cup trip to US, says Swinney
The First Minister will cross the Atlantic later this month as Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
By
Craig Paton
3 Jun 2026
Politics
SNP is a safe place for whistleblowers, says Swinney amid Murrell case fallout
Some who previously spoke out with concerns around the party’s finances claim to have been ‘demonised’.
By
Craig Paton
3 Jun 2026
Politics
Murrell scandal ’embarrassing internationally’, McConnell says
The former first minister was speaking at the Scotland 2050 conference in Edinburgh on Tuesday.
By
Craig Paton
2 Jun 2026
UK
Swinney urges Celtic fans to avoid cup final disorder
Thousands of fans descended on the Trongate area of Glasgow on Saturday, with some clashing with police.
By
Craig Paton
21 May 2026
Politics
Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push
The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.
By
Craig Paton
20 May 2026
Politics
Gilruth appointed Deputy First Minister as Swinney reshuffles top team
The First Minister is appointing his new Cabinet.
By
Craig Paton
20 May 2026
Politics
Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney
The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed.
By
Craig Paton
20 May 2026
Politics
Swinney sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet appointments
It comes after the SNP’s election victory earlier this month.
By
Craig Paton
20 May 2026
Politics
Swinney to be sworn in as First Minister and appoint Cabinet
John Swinney will be sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday.
By
Craig Paton
20 May 2026
Politics
Nothing off the table in responding to Celtic disorder, says Justice Secretary
Some 900 police officers responded to the unrest, Angela Constance told MSPs.
By
Craig Paton
19 May 2026
Politics
John Swinney confident he has the votes to retain post as first minister
The vote to appoint the leader of the Scottish Government will take place on Tuesday.
By
Craig Paton
18 May 2026
Politics
Swinney non-committal on pitch invasion ban after ‘astonishingly poor behaviour’
Calls have been made to criminalise pitch invasions at football games.
By
Craig Paton
18 May 2026
Politics
MSPs take oaths and Presiding Officer elected on day one of new Holyrood term
The first sitting day of the Parliament will take place on Thursday.
By
Craig Paton
14 May 2026
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