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John Swinney confirms SNP U-turn on new North Sea oil and gas
The First Minister spoke out against a potential ban on new oil and gas developments
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- Country: United Kingdom
John Swinney chose to 'withhold' Alexander Dennis announcement until after Holyrood election
EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister was told by officials just days before voters went to the polls that ADL would not be receiving taxpayer-funded support.
- Country: United Kingdom
John Swinney 'terrified' of upsetting Greens in row over foreign nationals standing in Scots elections
EXCLUSIVE: A veteran nationalist said it was "absurd" that candidates without permanent residency should be allowed to stand in Scottish elections.
- Country: United Kingdom
John Swinney refuses to reconsider allowing foreign nationals to stand for election in Scotland
Two SNP MSPs were among a Holyrood committee that unanimously warned the rule change risked "undermining trust" in the democratic process.
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John Swinney says foreign trip critics 'have no understanding of selling Scotland to world'
First Minister says it would be ‘complete dereliction of duty’ not to go on trips such as seven-day trade mission to India
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John Swinney: Why I make no apology for taking every opportunity to sell Scotland overseas
India trip showed the importance of promoting Scotland on the world stage, writes first minister