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Is begging for Budget support the best John Swinney can do?
THE main points of John Swinney’s recent speech had already been published in Monday’s National accompanied by the headline “Swinney to ...
'Obsessed' Swinney says Scots independence still 'urgent priority'
John Swinney came under fire for saying he remains 'committed' to breaking up the UK and suggested the Yes campaign nearly ...
Opinion
We'll judge you on what you deliver, Mr Swinney, not what you promise
Be grateful for small mercies. We have been spared this year’s edition of the Scottish Budget faux drama in which a bit player emerges from ...
SNP's bloated benefits bill to soar by £700million
Scotland's benefits bill could soar by £700million under SNP plans to scrap the two-child cap - with fears 'benefits tourists ...
Swinney taking ‘nothing for granted’ on Budget despite Labour plans to abstain
The First Minister said the announcement Labour MSPs will abstain in Budget votes made him ‘more confident’ the proposals will pass.
Why John Swinney's warning about medicine rationing was actually a threat
As the leader of a minority government, John Swinney has a duty to negotiate with other parties to enable key legislation, ...
SNP's bloated benefits bill to soar by £700million under plans to scrap two child cap
Scotland's benefits bill could soar by £700million under SNP plans to scrap the two-child cap - with fears 'benefits tourists ...
Scottish budget showcases campaigning beginning on 2026 Holyrood election
On the plus side, a collapse in support for Labour since last year’s resounding general election victory has put his party back in pole position as the (very) long campaign starts for the 2026 ...
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SNP Budget to pass as Anas Sarwar says Labour will abstain on vote
The SNP’s Budget is set to pass after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said his party will abstain from voting. First ...
What just happened with the Scottish Budget?
BBC Scotland political correspondent sums up the state of play as the Scottish government's Budget looks set to pass.
‘Spineless’ Scottish Labour to let SNP tax and spending plans be approved
Scottish Labour’s leader has been called “spineless” after confirming his MSPs will stand aside to allow the SNP’s tax and ...
John Swinney can only win the Holyrood election if voters forget about the Government's dismal record
Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says John Swinney is at the top of his game politically, but he can't hide from the SNP ...