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John Swinney accused of 'pathetic con' over major SNP pledge on GP appointments
A pledge on GP appointments, which was a major commitment in John Swinney’s Programme for Government, has been attacked at ...
John Swinney has left Scottish independence alone for 12 months - here's why he is talking about indyref again
He impressed on the perception the threat posed by Mr Farage accelerated the need for independence.The SNP leader was ...
Stephen Flynn denies SNP leadership bid as he praises John Swinney as 'best politician in Scotland'
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Scottish independence rears its head again as John Swinney talks up IndyRef2 prospects
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Why John Swinney branded the Tories a 'disgusting organisation' in highly-charged FMQs exchange
The row between John Swinney and Douglas Ross erupted over the £19,000 increase government ministers received last month.
John Swinney says he does not feel 'scared' for his job because of Stephen Flynn
The First Minister said that the SNP Westminster leader is "one of our team" who "will make a great contribution to the ...
John Swinney refuses to mark NHS Scotland out of 10 but admits 'access' to care is an issue
The First Minister faced questions from the public when he joined Kaye Adams on her regular BBC Scotland radio show.
John Swinney: My Programme for Government will show that the SNP is on your side
Writing in the Daily Record, First Minister John Swinney says the Scottish Government will make Scots' lives better.
John Swinney slammed by green groups for offering 'too little, too slowly' on climate change
The First Minister launched his Programme for Government on Tuesday, including a pledge to scrap peak rail fares.
John Swinney still has a lot to do in addressing under-performing public services
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John Swinney to vote against Assisted Dying being legalised in Scotland after 'agonising' over decision
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John Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans
The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.