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Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014

The Telegraph on MSN · 3d

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.

The Irish News (US) on MSN · 3d

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 · 3d

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 hails opportunities for Scotland

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.

The Scotsman on MSN · 1d

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

Daily Record on MSN · 1d

John Swinney hails opportunities for Scotland after meeting GB Energy boss

Scotland will take full advantage of the opportunities created by a new UK Government-owned energy firm, John Swinney has said. The First Minister spoke as he met Juergen Maier, the new chair of Great British Energy – the publicly owned energy company the Labour government is setting up.

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John Swinney 'stunned' at Keir Starmer clothing donation revelation

The First Minister said that Sir Keir has now done the right thing - but that it should never have happened in the first ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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Indyref left ‘overwhelmingly positive legacy’ in Scotland – Swinney

Swinney - The First Minister is to tell an audience of supporters that Yes campaigners ‘picked themselves up, dusted ...

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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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John Swinney challenged over 4,000 'unnecessary deaths' risk from winter fuel cut

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross raised the issue of the winter fuel payment cut in Holyrood during First Minister’s ...

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Independence is solution to everyday challenges – Swinney

Swinney - The SNP was holding a national day of action days after the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum.

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