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Swinney appoints public sector reform secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

First Minister John Swinney has put public sector reform at the heart of his Cabinet as he pushes for “fiscal sustainability”. Mr Swinney announced the creation of a new Public Service Reform Secretary role,

Stephen Flynn denies he's after John Swinney's job after being handed top Scottish Government Cabinet role

John Swinney has denied appointing a minister for job cuts after Ivan McKee was handed a role specialising in "Public Service Reform".

Beastie House report deeply troubling and it must be taken seriously – Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister has described a major report into a notorious abuse ring as “deeply troubling”.John Swinney said the review into the so-called “Beastie House” must be taken seriously and must lead to a change in how authorities protect vulnerable children.
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For the sake of Scotland... drop it! Swinney is urged to bin his divisive independence drive

John Swinney has been urged to drop his divisive independence plans 'for the sake of Scotland' after MSPs re-appointed him First Minister.

John Swinney denies wanting a 'punch up' with UK government over SNP plans to set food prices in shops

Retailers warned the SNP policy could have a "damaging" impact on Scotland's food supply chain.

Being first minister 'greatest privilege' of Swinney's life

Being First Minister ‘greatest privilege’ of Swinney’s life - John Swinney will be sworn in again as First Minister on Wednesday.