John Swinney has officially been sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
It comes after the Perthshire North MSP - who has previously served as finance secretary, education secretary and deputy first minister for the Scottish government- was elected SNP leader unopposed on following the resignation of Humza Yousaf.
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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has welcomed the improved relationship with Prime Minister Keir Starmer following a meeting in Edinburgh.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, having committed to establishing a “different and better” way of working with the four nations of the UK. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Swinney says if he were to be re-elected as Scottish First Minister, he would "intensify pressure" on Parliament over Scotland's bid for independence and accuses the Westminster government of "escaping scrutiny" on the subject. After launching his party's manifesto, the SNP leader adds "we cannot be climate deniers" and that it is "irresponsible" of the prime minister to pledge to authorise 100 new oil and gas licenses. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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The people of Scotland “want rid of this disastrous, chaotic Tory government”, the First Minister has said. John Swinney spoke at the SNP’s Westminster campaign launch, where he told the crowd that Scottish citizens want a party that is laser-focused on their concerns – a party that is going to “help them and their families live happier, healthier lives”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has shown off his circus skills during an election campaign visit in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insists only the Conservatives have the "courage to stand up to the nationalists" as he launches the Scottish Tory manifesto in Edinburgh. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Taylor Swift fans danced so hard at her recent concerts in Edinburgh that seismic activity was recorded! The superstar singer performed three shows in the city last weekend on her record-breaking Eras Tour. Friday's 73,000-person reportedly crowd shook the earth the most, with monitoring stations detecting activity from 6 kilometers (or 3.73 miles) away.
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Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has again called for calm after the Manchester Airport video, saying people do not want politicians to exploit the situation for their own political agenda. Roads and tram lines were blocked in Manchester city centre during a Stand Up To Racism demonstration which started outside Andy Burnham’s office on Thursday. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
With just hours to go before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, France's high speed rail network has been hit by so-called 'acts of sabotage'. Some customers have been left unable to make the journey across the Channel due to the disruption, with others severely delayed. The London to Paris operator, Eurostar, has warned a quarter of services will be cancelled over the weekend - with many others diverted. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Protesters are being urged to listen to the family of a man kicked by a police officer at Manchester Airport and ensure calm prevails after a second night of demonstrations. Rochdale Labour MP Paul Waugh, who has met with the family involved in the incident at the airport, said that the family want to "send out a message of calm" and that their priority is "seeking justice". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Large queues form at London St Pancras railway station as Eurostar services are being hit by cancellations as a result of a "malicious attack" on the service in France. One in four Eurostar trains will be cancelled on today and over the weekend following “co-ordinated” vandalism which caused disruption ahead of the Olympics in Paris. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride has become the fourth Conservative MP to announce they are joining the race for the party’s leadership. Mr Stride, the MP for Central Devon, said he believed he was the right person to “unite the party”. The former work and pensions secretary retained his seat by just 61 votes at the General Election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The polls have closed in the UK 2024 General election, with Ipsos UK’s exit poll predicting huge gains for Labour, the Liberal Democrats and Reform, and massive losses for the Conservatives and SNP. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Seven party leaders and representatives took the stage for ITV's second General Election debate on Thursday evening, addressing issues such as taxes, immigration, and the cost of living. On stage were Penny Mordaunt from the Conservatives, Angela Rayner from Labour, Stephen Flynn from the SNP, Daisy Cooper from the Liberal Democrats, Rhun ap Iorwerth from Plaid Cymru, Carla Denyer from the Green Party, and Nigel Farage from Reform UK. The debate was moderated by Julie Etchingham of ITV News, who asked questions on key topics selected by the public ahead of the event. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Swinney has been elected as Scotland's seventh first minister after becoming the new SNP leader following the formal resignation of Humza Yousaf on Tuesday. He is expected to be sworn in at a..
John Swinney signed a selection nominee form before being selected as Scotland's first minister today. MSPs voted on him becoming First Minister at Holyrood this afternoon.
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Humza Yousaf has signed a letter to the King tendering his resignation as Scotland's first minister. It comes as John Swinney was elected as the SNP's new leader. Mr Swinney, 60, is expected to become..
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