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John Swinney
8 hrs ago
Swinney seeks 'real devolution of powers' from new PM
FM John Swinney said he will seek more powers for the Scottish Parliament from new PM Andy Burnham.
8 hrs ago
3 days ago
Swinney wants 'constructive relationship' with Labour leader Burnham
John Swinney congratulated the former mayor of Greater Manchester after he was confirmed as UK Labour's new leader.
3 days ago
1 Jul 2026
Burnham showed 'lack of knowledge' about Scotland - Swinney
The first minister has criticised the Labour MP after he suggested power north of the border was too centralised.
1 Jul 2026
27 Jun 2026
King urges MSPs to help build a 'fair and prosperous society'
The ceremony, which featured pageantry, poetry, drama and music, marked the beginning of the seventh session of Holyrood.
27 Jun 2026
18 Jun 2026
Swinney apologises to girl at centre of Dundee viral knife video
The child brandished weapons at a Bulgarian man who was later convicted of assaulting her.
18 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026
Why would Israeli firm interfere in Scottish election?
First Minister John Swinney was reportedly targeted by an Israeli firm spreading online disinformation ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.
16 Jun 2026
12 Jun 2026
Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister in election
Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.
12 Jun 2026
4 Jun 2026
SNP may have claimed back tax on Murrell's illicit purchases - Swinney
The party has contacted HMRC over fears public funds may have been misused as part of the £400,000 embezzlement.
4 Jun 2026
3 Jun 2026
Swinney says £660,000 independence fund used on SNP 'objectives'
Questions over the fund led to the police investigation that has exposed Peter Murrell's £400,000 embezzlement.
3 Jun 2026
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