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Katrine Bussey
Politics
Starmer right to go after failing to deliver change, John Swinney says
The Scottish First Minister spoke after Sir Keir Starmer announced he is stepping down as Prime Minister.
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Katrine Bussey
22 Jun 2026
Politics
Tories demand sacking of NHS Fife chief executive after Sandie Peggie tribunal
The Scottish Conservatives challenged Holyrood Health Secretary Neil Gray to dismiss NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter.
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Katrine Bussey
9 Dec 2025
Politics
Independence could lower Scots’ energy bills by a third, Swinney tells voters
Scottish First Minister John Swinney spoke out about how independence could allow a ‘different policy approach’ on energy.
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Katrine Bussey
9 Dec 2025
Politics
Scottish Government ‘wrongly withheld’ information from Sturgeon breach probe
The Information Commissioner ordered the release of some evidence from an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code.
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Katrine Bussey
28 Nov 2025
Politics
Medical professionals say ‘greater clarity’ needed over assisted dying Bills
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow surveyed its members for their views on Bills going through Westminster and Holyrood.
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Katrine Bussey
28 Nov 2025
Politics
Gray ‘concerned, angry and appalled’ at destruction of logs linked to Eljamel
An investigation is being carried out after it emerged NHS Tayside staff destroyed logbooks linked to disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel.
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Katrine Bussey
27 Nov 2025
Politics
Keeping windfall tax is right thing to do, says Reeves amid concerns over jobs
The Chancellor responded to criticism from the sector and the Scottish Government following her decision to maintain the energy profits levy.
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Katrine Bussey
27 Nov 2025
Politics
Rachel Reeves rules out independence vote even if SNP wins Holyrood majority
Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the Chancellor had shown an ‘astonishing level of arrogance’ with the comment.
By
Katrine Bussey
27 Nov 2025
Politics
FM pledges more cash for tackling poverty after Reeves scraps two-child cap
First Minister John Swinney said money freed up by the Chancellor’s announcement would be used to help in the fight against child poverty.
By
Katrine Bussey
26 Nov 2025
Politics
Swinney urged to increase spending on benefits as Chancellor lifts two-child cap
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the UK Government’s actions will lift thousands of Scottish children out of poverty.
By
Katrine Bussey
26 Nov 2025
Business News
Scottish Government to work with UK ministers in bid to help Mossmorran workers
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government would be involved in talks today with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.
By
Katrine Bussey
24 Nov 2025
Politics
I regret the suffering Covid inflicted, says Swinney ahead of inquiry report
The Scottish First Minister’s record during and since the pandemic was criticised by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.
By
Katrine Bussey
20 Nov 2025
Politics
SNP majority at Holyrood will end Starmer’s time at Number 10, claims Swinney
The Scottish First Minister said he has ‘no doubt’ the Prime Minister will be unable to remain in office.
By
Katrine Bussey
19 Nov 2025
Business News
ExxonMobil boss says ‘deliberate’ UK Government policies ‘undermining’ business
Chairman Paul Greenhouse spoke out after the petrochemical firm announced plans to close the Mossmorran ethylene plant in Fife.
By
Katrine Bussey
19 Nov 2025
Politics
Swinney warns Starmer and Reeves of ‘risks’ if Budget fails to end austerity
Scottish First Minister John Swinney said the ending of austerity was what people are ‘desperately seeking’.
By
Katrine Bussey
19 Nov 2025
Business News
Forbes makes plea to UK Government after closure plans for ‘cornerstone’ plant
Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes urged the UK Government to ‘consider what more they can do’ for workers at ExxonMobil’s Mossmorran site.
By
Katrine Bussey
18 Nov 2025
Politics
Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney
It comes after the Scottish Government was given the same high credit rating as the UK by two global agencies.
By
Katrine Bussey
13 Nov 2025
Business News
Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists
Shona Robison spoke out ahead of First Minister John Swinney announcing details of a bond scheme by the Scottish Government.
By
Katrine Bussey
13 Nov 2025
Business News
Thousands of offshore workers could lose jobs if they fail to lose weight
Offshore Energies UK will from November 2026 require offshore staff to weigh a maximum of 124kg.
By
Katrine Bussey
7 Nov 2025
Politics
Specialist appointed to handle Alex Salmond’s ‘effective bankruptcy’
A trustee in sequestration has been appointed to manage the former Scottish first minister’s affairs following his death in 2024.
By
Katrine Bussey
7 Nov 2025
Business News
Reeves urged to examine ‘legality’ of Shell-Equinor deal to create new company
Campaigners opposed to the Rosebank oil field, of which Equinor is a majority shareholder, are amongst those raising concerns with the Chancellor.
By
Katrine Bussey
6 Nov 2025
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