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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.
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Craig Paton
9 Jun 2026
Business News
Swinney ‘very concerned’ by reports of BP considering leaving North Sea
Reports suggest the oil giant is considering its position in the North Sea.
By
Craig Paton
5 May 2026
Politics
Lib Dem housing policy a ‘win-win’, says party leader
The Scottish Lib Dems have pledged to build 10,000 homes for key workers.
By
Craig Paton
4 May 2026
Politics
Reform pledges to put Scottish immigration detention centres in Green seats
Home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf said Green voters will ‘get what they vote for’.
By
Craig Paton
4 May 2026
Politics
Put mental health on same footing as physical health, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatry in Scotland said the country is ‘failing some of its most unwell citizens’.
By
Craig Paton
4 May 2026
Politics
Scottish Labour could drop to just 13 MSPs, poll suggests
If the poll’s findings come to pass, Scottish Labour will not win a single constituency seat and rely only on the regional list for MSPs.
By
Craig Paton
4 May 2026
Politics
Douglas Alexander may be ‘reshuffled out of existence’ after election – Swinney
The First Minister hit out during a campaign stop in Glasgow on Saturday.
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Craig Paton
2 May 2026
Politics
Scots responding to SNP’s positive message of hope, says Swinney
The Holyrood election campaign is entering its final weekend before voting day on Thursday.
By
Craig Paton
2 May 2026
Politics
Greens vow to examine Donald Trump’s wealth
The party said it would open an inquiry into how the US president funded his Scottish golf courses if it wins next week’s election.
By
Craig Paton
2 May 2026
Politics
Swinney intervention formed ‘very big part’ of Trump’s whisky tariffs decision
US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Thursday.
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Craig Paton
1 May 2026
Politics
Trump indicated my ‘significant influence’ in whisky tariffs deal, says Swinney
The US president announced the move on Thursday, suggesting the King had pushed the deal over the line.
By
Craig Paton
1 May 2026
Politics
UK Government ‘sitting on its hands’ instead of cutting rural costs – Swinney
The First Minister said ‘frustration has turned to genuine fear’ in rural Scotland over the cost of energy.
By
Craig Paton
30 Apr 2026
Politics
Becoming Scotland’s next first minister is my only focus, says Sarwar
He also said he aims to ‘persuade’ more people over the next week to vote Labour with a vow to ‘deliver change’.
By
Craig Paton
30 Apr 2026
Politics
Malala seeks ‘support’ for Afghan women and girls after meeting Swinney
The leading human rights campaigner said countries have been ‘looking away’ from what is happening in Afghanistan in recent years.
By
Craig Paton
29 Apr 2026
Politics
Reform have ‘poisoned’ campaign, claims Swinney as Offord urged to apologise
The leaders of the six largest parties in Scotland clashed in an STV debate on Tuesday.
By
Craig Paton
28 Apr 2026
Politics
Swinney to outline 100-day plan for SNP government if re-elected
The First Minister is due to speak on Monday in Glasgow.
By
Craig Paton
27 Apr 2026
Politics
Campbell likens Starmer to Bush as he warns of ‘dark place’ if Labour fails
Alastair Campbell said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer struggles to get his personality across.
By
Craig Paton
27 Apr 2026
Politics
SNP accused of neglecting women’s health as Labour vows care ‘fit for purpose’
Scottish Labour will announce it’s women’s manifesto on Monday.
By
Craig Paton
27 Apr 2026
Politics
Movement for Scottish independence ‘unstoppable’, says Polanski
The Green Party leader likened the UK Government’s treatment of Scotland to locking the doors at a house party.
By
Craig Paton
24 Apr 2026
Politics
Polanski calls for ‘unhinged’ Trump to be stripped of Scottish golf courses
The Green leader said the US president is ‘enabling a genocide in Gaza’.
By
Craig Paton
24 Apr 2026
Politics
Swinney skipping TV debate to avoid it being ‘group of blokes talking politics’
The First Minister has decided not to appear with all the other Scottish party leaders on Question Time this week.
By
Craig Paton
22 Apr 2026
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