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We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney

UK Economy · Falkirk

We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney

50% Left coverage: 14 sources

The Scottish Government will do “everything we can” to support jobs at bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis, the First Minister has said. The company announced on Wednesday it is proposing to consolidate its UK operations at a single site in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.See the Story

John Swinney Carries Out Mini Reshuffle of His Top Ministerial Team

First Minister · Edinburgh

John Swinney Carries Out Mini Reshuffle of His Top Ministerial Team

43% Left coverage: 7 sources

The First Minister made the new appointments less than a week after the SNP suffered a by-election defeat See the Story

John Swinney: SNP Leadership Challenge Would Not Be a Good Idea

John Swinney · Scotland

John Swinney: SNP Leadership Challenge Would Not Be a Good Idea

50% Left coverage: 6 sources

John Swinney, the First Minister, insisted he was not worried about internal critics.See the Story

Health Secretary Neil Gray Faces Fresh Questions over 'Limogate' Controversy

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

Health Secretary Neil Gray, who used Scottish Government limousines to travel to football games, faces new questions after it emerged he was also…First Minister · Scotland See the Story

Scotland Must Be ‘Relentless’ in Efforts to Tackle Youth Violence, Swinney Says

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

First Minister chairs special summit to clamp down on knife crime and violence among young peopleFirst Minister See the Story

John Swinney defends Health Secretary for taking chauffeur driven car to pub

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The First Minister said the trip was "used in accordance with the rules".First Minister · Aberdeen Read Article

John Swinney describes Iran situation as 'horrendously dangerous' after Israel air strikes rock region

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The First Minister warned "this is a profoundly serious moment for us all" amid fears the fragile region could be tipped into war.John Swinney · Iran Read Article

FMQs: SNP must commit to expanding free school meals to all councils

The First Minister must ensure that the free school meals programme is expanded across Scotland for all pupils, says Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater. Scottish Greens secured universal free school meals for P1 to P5, and expanded provisions for P6 and P7 children whose families receive the Scottish Child Payment. Speaking at First Minister’s Question, Ms Slater highlighted the latest rollout of free lunches to S1-S3 pupils in receipt o…First Minister · South Lanarkshire Read Article

Sharp rise in Stirling knife crime sees response from cops and First Minister

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The figures - acquired by a Conservative MSP - have revealed a "shocking" rise in the number of incidents involving “bladed or pointed article crimes” from 2022 to 2024.First Minister · Stirling Read Article

NHSGGC Chair and First Minister visit Oakwood Medical Practice

The Chair of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) and the First Minister for Scotland visited Oakwood Medical Practice earlier this week to find out more about the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund in Primary Care Programme. This initiative aims to provide vital support to vulnerable families facing complex challenges, such as poverty, housing issues, and… Continue reading >NHSGGC Chair and First Minister visit Oakwood Medical Practice The post NHS…First Minister · Glasgow Read Article

'Sheer incompetence': John Swinney urged to cut taxes amid £1.1bn economic performance gap

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Scottish Conservatives say the First Minister should cut taxes following the Chancellor’s spending review.First Minister · Edinburgh Read Article

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