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Starmer’s first weeks in power show Scotland needs independence, says Swinney

Sir Keir Starmer’s administration has already “completely demolished” Labour’s claim that Scotland does not need independence, John Swinney said on Wednesday as he tried to revive the SNP’s push for separation.

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With UK a 'declining state', Scotland's young generation knows independence is the answer – John Swinney

As part of the UK, Scotland has been dragged out the European Union against its will, suffered 14 years of Tory austerity, and can only look enviously at countries like Ireland, Norway and Belgium, wr

The Irish News (US) on MSN · 2d

Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney

The First Minister and SNP leader was speaking at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum.

Sky News on MSN · 2d

Swinney on indyref 10 years on: 'Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014'

"So, people can see the positive impact of decisions been taken here in Scotland." Mr Swinney said the challenge for independence supporters is to "extend that on to other issues

The Economist · 2d

Ten years on from Scotland’s independence referendum

Neither supporters nor opponents of independence have much to crow about. A YouGov poll suggests that, excluding those who do not know, 44% of Scots would vote to leave the UK today, almost the same as the 45% who voted that way ten years ago.

John Swinney makes 'jobs' vow

The Scotsman on MSN · 10h

John Swinney makes 'jobs' vow after meeting GB Energy chief as cheaper bills 'social tariff' planned

The Scottish Government’s climate action minister Alasdair Allan chaired a roundtable event to consider what could be done to help those struggling with energy costs

Yahoo News UK · 17h

John Swinney meets GB Energy chief as he vows to grasp opportunity 'with both hands'

SCOTLAND will seek to maximise the opportunities from energy policies pursued by Westminster, John Swinney has vowed as he met the chief of GB Energy

AOL · 9h

John Swinney vows Scotland will grasp energy opportunities ‘with both hands’

The First Minister spoke after meeting key figures from the energy sector at UK Government level, including GB Energy chair Juergen Maier.

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Creative Scotland’s ‘hands tied’ when key fund was closed, chief executive says

Creative Scotland’s ‘hands tied’ when key fund was closed, chief executive says - Iain Munro said the organisation had had ...

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Swinney accused of presiding over ‘lost decade’ on referendum anniversary

John Swinney and his Government have been accused of presiding over a “lost decade” since the independence referendum.

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John Swinney calls on SNP to stop focus on route to independence ten years after Yes campaign defeat

John Swinney has rallied SNP activists to focus on convincing people of the merits of independence as he looks to recapture ...

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John Swinney refuses to stop Police Scotland allowing rapists to self-ID as women

John Swinney has been taken to task for repeatedly refusing to intervene to stop Police Scotland allowing rapists to ...

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“For a Future Made in Scotland” John Swinney’s speech in full

Read in full remarks by First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney at "For a Future Made in Scotland", the event marking ten ...

Irish Central1d

Irish reunification will happen, Scotland's First Minister believes

Scotland's First Minister and former First Minister, who are in favor of Scottish independence, both believe Irish ...

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Swinney backs UK-wide joint action on clean energy

Mr Swinney met GBE chair Juergen Maier, head of Clean Power Unit Chris Stark, and Sir Jim McDonald who co-chairs the Scottish ...

John Swinney refuses to confirm if SNP will repeat council tax freeze

John Swinney has refused to say if the Scottish Government will seek to freeze council tax next year.

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