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Russell Findlay announced as new Scottish Conservatives leader - in full
Russell Findlay is announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader, at the Radisson Hotel in Edinburgh. A leadership election was called after Douglas Ross announced he was standing down following the general election.
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Russell Findlay promises Scottish Tories will ‘change’ after winning leadership
New Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has declared his party will change in order to “win back public trust”. Mr Findlay pledged that under his leadership the Scottish Conservatives will seek to represent those who are “scunnered”...
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Interview with Russell Findlay after becoming Scottish Conservatives leader
Russell Findlay is announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader, at the Radisson Hotel in Edinburgh. A leadership election was called after Douglas Ross announced he was standing down following the general election.
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Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney - full
Scotland is closer to independence than it was in 2014, the First Minister has insisted. SNP leader John Swinney made the claim at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the historic ballot – which saw 55% of voters reject independence...
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Supporters of independence 'must look to the future', says First Minister
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney said Scotland has endured a “long, dark decade” of “austerity, of Brexit, of a cost-of-living crisis and a global pandemic”, he said, as he urged Scots to focus on what can be done in the future. He...
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Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney
Scotland is closer to independence than it was in 2014, the First Minister has insisted. SNP leader John Swinney made the claim at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the historic ballot – which saw 55% of voters reject independence...
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Depute leader Keith Brown speech at SNP conference
Depute leader Keith Brown gives his address at the SNP Annual National Conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
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Queues in Edinburgh as airports affected by global IT outage
Passengers queue at Edinburgh Airport as businesses around the world were knocked offline in an IT outage attributed to a faulty cybersecurity software update.
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First Minister says upcoming election about 'ensuring Scotland's voice is heard'
Footage of First Minister John Swinney campaigning on Portobello beach in Edinburgh.
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Scottish Greens launch their General Election manifesto- full
Scottish Greens General Election manifesto launch with co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie.
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John Swinney could become first minister unopposed as rival rules out campaign
John Swinney could become Scotland’s first minister as early as next week after the woman who would have been his main rival for the job announced she will not be running. Hours after Mr Swinney confirmed he is standing to succeed Humza...
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Swinney confirms bid to run for SNP leadership and become first minister
Former deputy first minister John Swinney has become the first candidate to declare he is running to succeed Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister. If successful it will be the second time Mr Swinney, who was deputy...
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John Swinney comments on hopes of a UK government recognising Palestinian state
First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney comments recognising Palestinian state and the cost of living issue for the people of Scotland. He again appealed to voters who wanted an independent nation to vote SNP on July 4.
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Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister
Being sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister was an “overwhelming moment”, John Swinney has said, as he vowed to stick to his pledge to give Kate Forbes a “significant role” in his team as he appoints his Cabinet. Scotland’s most...
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Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony
Being sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister was an “overwhelming moment”, John Swinney has said, as he vowed to stick to his pledge to give Kate Forbes a “significant role” in his team as he appoints his Cabinet. Scotland’s most...
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Swinney speaks to the media after becoming First Minister
John Swinney speaks to the media after being voted in as First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. He told Parliament it is an “extraordinary privilege” to accept the office of First Minister.
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'We are committed to collaborative politics', say Greens as Yousaf ends powersharing deal
The Scottish Greens have accused the SNP of “political cowardice” after First Minister Humza Yousaf called time on the powersharing agreement the two parties had at Holyrood. An emergency meeting of the Scottish Cabinet on Thursday...
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Protesters rally against new Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act law in Edinburgh
People take part in the Let Women Speak rally following the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act coming into force, outside The Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh.
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Media questions following Emma Caldwell family statement
Lawyer Aamer Anwar gives a statement on behalf of the family of Emma Caldwell following the announcement of a judge-led public inquiry. Preparations will start immediately for an independent public inquiry into the police investigation...
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Part-Scotland created "GigaFarm" capable of replacing 1% of UAE food imports set for construction in Dubai
A part-Edinburgh created “GigaFarm” capable of replacing 1% of UAE food imports is set for construction in Dubai Food Tech Valley. Food Tech Valley has signed an agreement at Cop28 with ReFarmTM to start construction on a 900,000 sq ft...
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Home Secretary fanning the flames of division - Humza Yousaf
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks to the media ahead of Remembrance Sunday events in Edinburgh.
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Humza Yousaf calls for Home Secretary to be sacked after 'fanning the flames of division'
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has called for Suella Braverman to be sacked and not allowed to resign. Speaking to journalists as he arrived at Remembrance Day commemorations in Edinburgh, Mr Yousaf accused the Home Secretary of...
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Silent vigil held outside Holyrood to remember Hamas hostage victims
A silent vigil was held outside of the Scottish Parliament to remember the victims taken hostage by Hamas amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. Dozens of red heart-shaped balloons were tied to shoes outside the Scottish...
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Masses of pro-Palestinian protestors march towards Scottish Parliament
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protestors march through Edinburgh towards Scottish Parliament.