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John Swinney

The plea comes after the SNP committed to holding a consultation on the issue in its 2021 election manifesto.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 1 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

The First Minister accused the Labour leadership hopeful of trying to ‘lecture’ him and described his comments as ‘polemics’.

By Craig Meighan and Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland Staff · 1 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Swimmer Duncan Scott said it was a ‘privilege’ to carry the baton in at the start of its Scottish tour.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 1 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

The Scottish First Minister spoke out ahead of the start of the King’s Baton Relay, which takes place in the run-up to the sporting contest.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 1 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

The First Minister said ‘enormous investment’ in nuclear arms had made it difficult to strengthen conventional defences.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The First Minister said no-one in Scotland should be struggling to pay their energy bills.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

The man expected to be the next prime minister told people he is ‘going to do things differently’.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The First Minister’s comments come as Andy Burnham made his first speech after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.

By Rachel Keenan and Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political staff · 29 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

The First Minister opened the new clinic in Cardonald on Monday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 29 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Some of the team arrived from the US at Glasgow Airport on Monday morning.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 29 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Charles said he hoped the team can ‘return home with proud hearts’ for the ‘joy’ they have given to so many.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 28 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Clarke led Scotland to three out of the last four major football tournaments – including their first World Cup since 1998.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 28 Jun 2026 · 2 min read