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First Minister John Swinney’s speech on the SNP’s plan for the first 100 days of the next parliament

In ten days’, time, the people of Scotland will choose their next government. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been absolutely loving getting out and about all over the country. I’ve never seen SNP ...
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First Minister John Swinney’s speech to the SNP’s 2026 Campaign Conference

It’s hard to believe eighteen months have passed since we last gathered in this hall. And since then, we’ve made a lot of progress as a party. But as you heard from Stephen Flynn this morning, I’m ...
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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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It’s Scotland’s Energy – the campaign for lower energy bills

Scotland and Norway are alike in so many ways – shaped by the same seas, the same weather, and the same natural energy. Both were given a once-in-a-century opportunity with North Sea oil. But the ...
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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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Only independence can keep Scotland’s NHS safe from privatisation

Scotland’s NHS was built on fairness, compassion and equality but Westminster decisions constantly put it at risk. Both Tory and Labour UK governments take money from private healthcare interests, ...
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SNP announce candidates for 2026 Scottish Parliament elections

The Scottish National Party has published the list of its candidates selected for constituencies in the 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections. The Chair of the SNP’s election campaign committee, Angus ...
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Scotland is the only UK nation that is reducing child poverty

Rachel Reeves could use her latest budget to match the Scottish Child Payment UK-wide, after research from the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) found that child poverty rates in Scotland have fallen ...
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We can grow Scotland’s economy and make our nation thrive

Scotland is brimming with potential, from our renewable energy wealth to our world-class universities and opportunities aplenty in sectors like fintech, biotech, and AI. But while progress has been ...
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First Minister’s John Swinney’s speech on eradicating child poverty in Scotland

I am enormously grateful to the Robertson Trust for enabling us to be here today. I very much welcome the opportunity to discuss a topic of such importance to me personally with a gathering of ...