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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
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.
John Swinney’s tired old independence tune won’t convince Scots
If there’s one policy that everyone knows about the Scottish National Party (SNP), it is that it supports independence for Scotland – indeed most people reckon that it is that party’s only policy.And with his supposed conference clarion call to his faithful,
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
Swinney faces questions on anniversary of Scotland voting No to independence
John Swinney is answering questions on the tenth anniversary of Scotland voting No in 2014’s independence referendum. The First Minister will take MSPs’ questions after they sparred on Wednesday in the Scottish Parliament on the nation’s future in the UK.
John Swinney ‘stunned’ at Prime Minister clothing donations row
John Swinney ‘stunned’ at Prime Minister clothing donations row - Scotland’s First Minister said politicians must be ...
Independence is solution to everyday challenges – Swinney
John Swinney has said he wants to make sure people see independence as the solution to day-to-day challenges as the SNP launches a new leaflet on the issue. Scotland’s First Minister said the SNP ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Swinney denies Scotland is being hit with ‘SNP austerity’
John Swinney has denied that a massive round of public spending cuts being announced by his government on Tuesday is “SNP ...
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 ...