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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has softened his stance on North Sea drilling, citing energy security concerns amidst soaring oil prices. The debate has further intensified with leading UK climate scientists now warning against new drilling projects, urging the British government to respond to the energy crisis.
A Scottish politician is seeking a meeting to discuss the use of Prestwick Airport by American military refuelling aircraft, which are believed to be supporting US-Israeli airstrikes in the region.
The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.
Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, has declared that scrapping the windfall tax on oil and gas is 'utterly essential' ahead of a meeting between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and North Sea leaders.
A survey by More in Common this week projected that the SNP would win 64 seats after May
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney says ministers will do "everything we can" to eradicate violence against women and girls
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney stated that racism is a factor behind the rise in support for Reform UK, describing the views of some of its supporters as 'intolerant'.
Scottish First Minister Swinney is considering banning US military flights from Prestwick Airport if they are used for attacks on Iran, demanding clarification from the UK government.
The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.
Documents reveal that Scotland's top law officer informed John Swinney in March that Peter Murrell had been charged with embezzlement.
Former SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period, a development Swinney was aware of weeks before it became public.
SNP leader John Swinney states the UK is at a 'seismic moment' with the prospect of nationalist parties in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland achieving election success, aiming to break up the union.
Families of patients who contracted new infections during treatment at Scotland's largest hospital met the first minister last week.
The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.
Documents reveal that Scotland's lord advocate informed First Minister John Swinney nearly a year ago about the embezzlement charge against Peter Murrell.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period, with First Minister John Swinney reportedly informed of the charges weeks before they became public.