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- The SNP ‘up‑and‑comer’ hoping to replace Kate Forbes in key Holyrood seat 01/05/2026Eilidh Munro admits that she has very big shoes to fill ...
- SNP release full text from Donald Trump to First Minister John Swinney 01/05/2026THE SNP have released the full message sent from US President Donald Trump to Scotland's First Minister John Swinney on the decision to end tariffs on Scotch whisky.
- John Swinney says Donald Trump 'thanked him for getting Scotch whisky deal done' 01/05/2026JOHN Swinney has said Donald Trump thanked him for his contribution in getting the removal of tariffs on Scotch whisky over the line.
- We’re heading into five further years with no sign of independence 01/05/2026I BREATHED a sigh of relief as my postal vote envelope disappeared into the innards of the local pillar box. I will no longer feel obliged to watch any more leaders debates or party political broadcasts. I will be able
- Holyrood election chance for Scotland to 'chart a new course', says John Swinney 01/05/2026NEXT week’s Holyrood election is a chance for Scotland to “chart a new course”, SNP leader John Swinney has said.
- Labour launch attack on John Swinney in whisky tariff credit row 01/05/2026Labour have launched an attack on John Swinney amid a row over who gets credit for negotiating with the US to remove tariffs on Scotch whisky
- UK at crisis point as 'sleepy Starmer sitting on his hands', Stephen Flynn warns 01/05/2026SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has stepped up demands for Westminster to provide emergency support during the cost of living crisis – warning that without action the UK is heading towards a 'cliff edge'
- John Swinney to give speech on independence today – how and when to watch 01/05/2026John Swinney is set to give a speech on independence on Friday with just six days to go until voters head to the polls for the Scottish elections
- Live updates from campaign trail with just six days to go 01/05/2026We're bringing you all the latest updates from the Holyrood election campaign trail today as John Swinney is set to give a speech on independence and Anas Sarwar is visiting a whisky distillery
- Reform hopeful slammed for previous anti-Brexit statement despite party stance 30/04/2026A Reform UK candidate has been slammed after it was revealed she previously claimed Brexit reduced the UK to a "state of disarray"