Speaking on Sky News' Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips programme, the Scottish leader said he believed the Scottish National Party (SNP) had to do "really well" in May's vote for there to be ...

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The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to the Scottish Child Payment and homes worth more than £1m to face higher council tax bills. Finance Secretary Shona ...

Anas Sarwar has accused John Swinney of being willing to "use public money to protect the SNP" as he told him to respect a Scottish Information Commissioner's decision ordering the government to ...

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