John Swinney calls on SNP to stop focus on route to independence ten years after Yes campaign defeat
John Swinney has rallied SNP activists to focus on convincing people of the merits of independence as he looks to recapture the “optimism” from 2014, ten years after the referendum.
Swinney accused of presiding over ‘lost decade’ on referendum anniversary
John Swinney and his Government have been accused of presiding over a “lost decade” since the independence referendum. Wednesday is the 10th anniversary of the poll which saw 55% of Scots vote to stay in the UK.
Starmer’s first weeks in power show Scotland needs independence, says Swinney
Sir Keir Starmer’s administration has already “completely demolished” Labour’s claim that Scotland does not need independence, John Swinney said on Wednesday as he tried to revive the SNP’s push for separation.
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With UK a 'declining state', Scotland's young generation knows independence is the answer – John Swinney
As part of the UK, Scotland has been dragged out the European Union against its will, suffered 14 years of Tory austerity, and can only look enviously at countries like Ireland, Norway and Belgium, wr
Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney
The First Minister and SNP leader was speaking at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum.
Swinney on indyref 10 years on: 'Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014'
"So, people can see the positive impact of decisions been taken here in Scotland." Mr Swinney said the challenge for independence supporters is to "extend that on to other issues
Scottish Referendum 10 years on - First Minister John Swinney speaks
SWINNEY: TIME FOR REAWAKENING OF OPTIMISM AND HOPE TO SECURE INDEPENDENCE SNP LEADER: “REFERENDUM HAS LEFT POSITIVE LEGACY ON SCOTLAND” Addressing independence campaigners in Edinburgh this morning (18th September) on the 10-year anniversary of the 2014 referendum,
John Swinney vows to keep pushing for Scottish independence
Scotland's First Minister insisted that independence was 'closer than ever' after addressing a gathering in Edinburgh , 10 years after Scots voted 55 per cent to 45 per cent to stay in the UK.
John Swinney: IndyRef's 10th anniversary should remind us that a better tomorrow is possible
The ten-year anniversary of the independence vote should rekindle the imagination of our beautiful and historic nation. This ...
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Five talking points from John Swinney's first Holyrood conveners' grilling as FM
John Swinney has faced questioning over pressures facing his government by Holyrood committee conveners. John Swinney ...
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Independence vote left 'positive legacy' - Swinney
The Scottish independence referendum left an "overwhelmingly positive legacy" on the country, First Minister John Swinney ...
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John Swinney dumps Nicola Sturgeon's referendum strategy as he raises bar for IndyRef2
John Swinney has raised the bar for triggering IndyRef2 by burying Nicola Sturgeon’s policy of relying on winning Holyrood ...
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First Minister John Swinney on indyref 10 years on: 'Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014'
First Minister John Swinney believes Scotland is closer to independence than it was in 2014. Speaking on the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum - which saw 55.3% of voters reject ...
Readers' Letters: How dare Swinney dodge question on police and self-ID?
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John Swinney approves bid Commonwealth Games
John Swinney has signed off plans for Glasgow to host a stripped-down Commonwealth Games. It is understood the First Minister’s backing for the 2026 multisport event came despite concerns from some ...
John Swinney refuses to stop Police Scotland allowing rapists to self-ID as women
John Swinney has been taken to task for repeatedly refusing to intervene to stop Police Scotland allowing rapists to ...