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Vote SNP for bold action on the cost of living and our NHS

Read John Swinney’s full speech at the SNP’s 2026 manifesto launch. Make it both votes SNP on Thursday 7th of May for a ...
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SNP 2026 Manifesto: Always on Scotland’s side

We are firmly focused on what matters most to the people of Scotland – tackling the cost of living crisis, improving the performance of our NHS and taking our enormous energy wealth into our own hands ...
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Scotland fans must not be priced out of the World Cup

John Swinney has called on FIFA to end dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets after supporters were hit with eye-watering ...
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What a vote for the SNP means

Scotland has so much going for it. A country rich in energy, talent and opportunity. A country with world-class industries, strong communities, and enormous potential. We are truly fortunate to call ...
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A budget for Scottish families – full text of the 2026/27 budget statement

Today, I present a budget for Scottish families. A budget for a stronger NHS. And a budget for investment in Scotland’s infrastructure. As a result of the decisions I am announcing today, some of the ...
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A National Movement of Hope – First Minister John Swinney’s speech

Good morning and a very Happy New Year to all of you. I hope you all managed to get a good rest over the festive break – because friends, we’ve got a busy year ahead of us! I spent some much-valued ...
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First Minister John Swinney MSP’s speech – It’s Scotland’s Energy Campaign Launch

Thank you, Hannah Mary for that introduction. Your part of the world, Shetland, is at the very heart of Scotland’s energy story, from the first years of oil and gas that we have just heard about, ...
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Now is the time for Scotland to become independent

I want to talk about where we are going as a country. Right now, the choice is a simple and stark one. We must not resign ourselves to a future defined by Brexit. Or by sky-high bills. And delegates, ...
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Our economic prosperity must not be squandered by a distant UK Government

What a turnout on a Monday morning. It’s the last day of our conference – and what a conference it has been. one here in Aberdeen. Here we are in Aberdeen. The energy capital of Europe, the jewel in ...
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First Minister John Swinney addresses the nation about Scotland’s right to decide – Full Speech

I hope you have all had a great summer and made the most of the outstanding weather. I was lucky enough to get from one end of Scotland to the other. Of course if there’s one place in ...
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Sir George Reid, 1939 – 2025

SNP Leader and First minster of Scotland, John Swinney MSP and SNP Depute Leader have today paid tribute to Sir George Reid former SNP MP, MSP and Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament ...