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First minister John Swinney: 'Eradicating child poverty is the best thing I can do for Scotland'
John Swinney talks to Big Issue editor Paul McNamee about his aim of eradicating child poverty, his relationship with Keir ...
John Swinney says he 'won't be dealing with envoys' following Sue Gray's appointment
THE First Minister said he “expects a direct relationship” with the UK Prime Minister when quizzed about working with Sue ...
Swinney pushes Starmer for investment at Edinburgh meeting
Scotland’s First Minister pushed Sir Keir Starmer for more public investment in his government’s budget at the end of the ...
John Swinney warns Scots jails 'bursting at the seams' as more prisoners set to be released early
The First Minister warned the safety of prison officers and inmates was being threatened by overcrowding in some jails.
John Swinney told rapists and killers could walk free from Scottish jails under early release plans
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Summit should provide opportunity to ‘speak frankly about big issues’ – Swinney
The first meeting of the Council of the Nations and Regions should provide an opportunity to “speak frankly about the big ...
Keir Starmer and John Swinney to hold talks in Edinburgh amid calls for more investment in Scotland
The Labour Prime Minister will meet privately with the SNP First Minister before both leaders attend the Council of Nations ...
John Swinney vows to 'speak frankly' at Edinburgh summit as SNP request list revealed
The first meeting of the Council of the Nations and Regions should provide an opportunity to “speak frankly about the big ...
MSPs back Swinney’s call for winter fuel payment to be reinstated for all
The Scottish First Minister John Swinney hit out at the UK Government ‘damaging’ decision to means-test the benefit.