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First minister John Swinney: 'Eradicating child poverty is the best thing I can do for Scotland'
John Swinney talks to Big Issue editor Paul McNamee about his aim of eradicating child poverty, his relationship with Keir ...
Swinney’s direct line to No 10 casts doubt on Sue Gray’s new position
Sue Gray’s new role as Sir Keir Starmer’s “regions and nations” envoy appears to be in doubt after he told Scotland’s First Minister they would deal with each other directly. Speaking following a ...
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‘Swift decision-making’ on the Acorn project critical to address Grangemouth challenge, John Swinney says
First Minister John Swinney has pushed Prime Minister Keir Starmer for “swift decision-making” and 'urgent progress' on ...
John Swinney warns Scots jails 'bursting at the seams' as more prisoners set to be released early
The First Minister warned the safety of prison officers and inmates was being threatened by overcrowding in some jails.
Swinney: It is unacceptable for my area to be targeted with school strikes
Swinney: It is unacceptable for my area to be targeted with school strikes - Unison has announced industrial action that ...
John Swinney vows to 'speak frankly' at Edinburgh summit as SNP request list revealed
The first meeting of the Council of the Nations and Regions should provide an opportunity to “speak frankly about the big ...
John Swinney urges Keir Starmer for 'critical' investment to secure future of Grangemouth
The First Minister said investment in a carbon capture project would "strengthen the response" to the impending closure of ...