Political Quotes

John Swinney

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  1. The publication of the SNP's accounts today shows that at the end of 2025 the party was in a position of formidable financial strength, having made a surplus of more than £500,000 over the year.4 sources2026bbc.co.uk
  2. The rebuilding of the party's finances allowed us to run a well-resourced campaign that took our positive message to every community in Scotland and made a major contribution to our historic election victory.3 sources2026bbc.co.uk
  3. Obviously, when flights have got to be booked, when there's intense pressure on the time involved, then the costs are likely to be higher.3 sources2026bbc.co.uk
  4. Scotland is ready. The Scottish people are ready. It is time the UK government delivered.2 sources2026bbc.co.uk
  5. Fundamentally, nobody will take better decisions about Scotland's future than the people who live here.2 sources2026bbc.co.uk
  6. In May, the largest number of pro-independence MSPs in history voted to support the call for powers to hold a referendum on Scottish independence to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament.2 sources2026thenational.scot
Aug 30, 2026

If he and his party are serious about this, a solid first step would be to turn Victoria Quay over to homes for the families who made Leith.

heraldscotland.com
Aug 30, 2026

We will repay the trust of the people of Scotland by relentlessly delivering for them.

thenational.scot
Aug 30, 2026

Our approach will be guided by the values of inclusion, compassion and equality.

thenational.scot
Aug 30, 2026

It is absolutely vital there is an open, transparent and candid response taken by the police in response to this particular case.

thenational.scot
Aug 30, 2026

We will also focus on prevention, drive public sector reform where it is needed, and ensure investment is directed towards frontline services to improve outcomes for people and communities.

thenational.scot
Aug 30, 2026

I am pleased we have now got 11 of these centres up and running, and we are going to expand the programme to 40.

heraldscotland.com
Aug 28, 2026

The world has changed fundamentally since 2014. So has the UK, and so has Scotland.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 28, 2026

Scotland is ready. The Scottish people are ready. It is time the UK government delivered.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 28, 2026

The First Minister has been clear that it is for the people of Scotland to decide their future, not out of touch Westminster politicians.

thenational.scot
Aug 28, 2026

The bill is simple, straightforward and direct, and the UK Government now needs to respect the voice of the Scottish people and Parliament and transfer the necessary powers.

thenational.scot
Aug 28, 2026

That future belongs to the people of Scotland - and no-one else.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 28, 2026

This draft bill is simple, straightforward and direct.

thenational.scot
Aug 28, 2026

Fundamentally, nobody will take better decisions about Scotland's future than the people who live here.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 28, 2026

What is now needed is the UK Government to respect the voice of the Scottish people and Parliament and transfer the necessary powers.

thenational.scot
Aug 28, 2026

In May, the largest number of pro-independence MSPs in history voted to support the call for powers to hold a referendum on Scottish independence to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

thenational.scot
Aug 27, 2026

We will continue to use all the powers available to build prosperity, while making the case for greater powers to help Scotland grow further and faster.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 27, 2026

The UK Government came to office promising to cut people’s bills by £300, yet bills are already more than £250 higher – and they are going to increase further as we head into winter.

thenational.scot
Aug 26, 2026

Labour have totally failed to cut energy bills as they promised.

thenational.scot
Aug 26, 2026

what that says to me is that Scotland’s energy has got to be in Scotland’s hands, so that we can reduce fuel bills and use the energy wealth of Scotland to support consumers in our country.

thenational.scot
Aug 26, 2026

This is part of my Government’s wider agenda to provide patients with greater choice and access to care closer to home – in turn relieving pressure on hospitals and acute services.

thenational.scot
Aug 26, 2026

It will complement our trusted network of GP practices across the country, which we are bolstering with historic additional investment to recruit more GPs with £531 million to 2029.

thenational.scot
Aug 26, 2026

I think if he did come to Scotland, people would be wanting to say to him that they’re deeply concerned about the fact that his government has failed to live up to the Labour election promise to cut fuel bills by £300

theguardian.com
Aug 26, 2026

It must be able to take risks to deliver greater economic returns.

bbc.co.uk

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