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Spokesman refuses to say if Swinney would give evidence on Murrell to MPs
The First Minister’s spokesman was pressed on the prospect of the Scottish Affairs Committee holding an inquiry into the case.
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Katrine Bussey
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Swinney blasts Reform Scottish leader as ‘completely and utterly out of touch’
The SNP leader hit out in the wake of Malcolm Offord revealing to TV viewers that he owns six houses, five cars and six boats.
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Katrine Bussey
29 Apr 2026
Politics
Anas Sarwar blasts SNP ‘stunt’ as PM faces Commons sleaze inquiry vote
Mr Sarwar rejected calls from the SNP that he should order Scottish Labour MPs to support an inquiry into Sir Keir Starmer.
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Katrine Bussey
28 Apr 2026
Politics
Anas Sarwar challenged to order MPs to back inquiry into PM
MPs will vote on whether the Privileges Committee should carry out an inquiry into Sir Keir Starmer.
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Katrine Bussey
28 Apr 2026
Politics
Scotland’s political parties accused of ‘lack of realism’ over manifesto plans
The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the parties running in the Holyrood election did not appreciate ‘just how tough the fiscal challenges will be’.
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Katrine Bussey
27 Apr 2026
Politics
Swinney vows to ‘hit the ground running’ on independence in next Parliament
The SNP leader is promising action in Holyrood on independence on the first sitting day after a new government is established.
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Katrine Bussey
27 Apr 2026
Politics
Push for indyref 2 powers would begin after government formed – Swinney
John Swinney set out his plans for the first 100 days if the SNP are returned to power.
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Katrine Bussey
27 Apr 2026
Politics
Martin Compston joins John Swinney to warn of ‘significant threat’ from Reform
The actor campaigned for the SNP alongside the party’s leader in Greenock on Friday.
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Katrine Bussey
24 Apr 2026
Politics
Zack Polanski would back independence as Scotland ‘screwed over’ by Westminster
The leader of the Green Party of England and Wales was campaigning in Scotland ahead of next month’s Holyrood election.
By
Katrine Bussey
23 Apr 2026
Politics
No major boost for Scottish Labour since Sarwar urged PM to quit – pollster
Emily Gray of Ipsos Scotland also said while the SNP looks on course to win, voters ‘have pretty low expectations’ of the party.
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Katrine Bussey
23 Apr 2026
Politics
Just 36% of young people believe life will be better than parents’, poll finds
The John Smith Centre at Glasgow University carried out its second annual youth poll, questioning those aged 16 to 29.
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Katrine Bussey
22 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer ‘fighting for his career’ amid ‘chaos’ at Westminster, John Swinney says
The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister is campaigning in Edinburgh on Wednesday.
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Katrine Bussey
22 Apr 2026
Politics
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.
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Katrine Bussey
20 Apr 2026
Politics
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.
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Katrine Bussey
18 Apr 2026
Politics
Scottish Parliament ‘paying lip service’ to oil and gas industry – Kemi Badenoch
The Conservative leader made her comments while on a visit to Scotland.
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Katrine Bussey
16 Apr 2026
Politics
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.
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Katrine Bussey
16 Apr 2026
Politics
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.
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Katrine Bussey
16 Apr 2026
Politics
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.
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Katrine Bussey
16 Apr 2026
Politics
Badenoch: Only Tories will stand up against SNP’s ‘divisive’ referendum plans
The Conservative leader is expected to address supporters at a rally in Edinburgh on Thursday.
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Katrine Bussey
16 Apr 2026
Politics
Claims of Labour and Reform deal for Holyrood are ‘utter nonsense’ says Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hit back at claims from Reform UK that there could be a deal between the parties to oust the SNP from power.
By
Katrine Bussey
15 Apr 2026
Politics
SNP manifesto will be ‘bursting with ambition’, pledges John Swinney
The First Minister said the policy package – to be unveiled on Thursday – would also seek to help Scots through the current cost-of-living crisis.
By
Katrine Bussey
15 Apr 2026
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