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SNP leader John Swinney delivers a speech on the early actions a re-elected SNP Government would take to support people

Swinney vows to ‘hit the ground running’ on independence in next Parliament

The SNP leader is promising action in Holyrood on independence on the first sitting day after a new government is established.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 27 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Scottish Labour pledges to implement Equality Act ‘straight away’

The party said it would ‘remove all biologically male’ prisoners from women’s prisons within days of the election.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

An illustration of an RFA One rocket flying through the sky

Scotland

Space rocket company eyes summer launch window as it applies for licence

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has for the first time specified a potential launch window no earlier than July 1.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Scottish National Party (SNP) leader John Swinney delivers a speech on the early actions a re-elected SNP Government would take to support people

Scotland

Push for indyref 2 powers would begin after government formed – Swinney

John Swinney set out his plans for the first 100 days if the SNP are returned to power.

By Katrine Bussey and Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Death of farmer in quad bike accident to be examined

Charles Thomas Ennion, 76, died in the accident at Head of Moulin farm in Logiealmond, Perthshire.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 27 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Scotland

Maritime search and rescue boosted as RAF patrol plane brought in

The RAF brought the P-8 Poseidon to Northern Ireland for a joint exercise with the Coastguard and RNLI across the north coast.

By Rebecca Black, Press Association · 27 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Campbell likens Starmer to Bush as he warns of ‘dark place’ if Labour fails

Alastair Campbell said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer struggles to get his personality across.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Swinney to outline 100-day plan for SNP government if re-elected

The First Minister is due to speak on Monday in Glasgow.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Neil Magill next to a British Heart Foundation mascot

Scotland

Father completes ’emotional’ Kiltwalk in memory of late wife

Neil Magill has so far raised more than £2,000 for the British Heart Foundation.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

All parties ‘well short’ of meeting child poverty targets, charity says

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said failing to meet the targets will mean thousands of children ‘miss out’ on the secure childhood they deserve.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Beware book could be ‘damning’ over Caldwell investigation, ex-detective says

The book was seized during the investigation into Emma Caldwell’s murder in 2005.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Dame Jackie Baillie speaking from a lectern in front of a large Scottish flag

Scotland

SNP accused of neglecting women’s health as Labour vows care ‘fit for purpose’

Scottish Labour will announce it’s women’s manifesto on Monday.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 27 Apr 2026 · 3 min read