Political Quotes

John Swinney

The Public Record

Jun 19, 2026

“We have all got to consider the implications of the by-election result, and that is what we will do.”

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Jun 19, 2026

Another win would set us in an incredible position in relation to the World Cup, and that’s what the team should go after.

thenational.scot
Jun 19, 2026

But I think we’ve got the confidence of having a win under our belt, and that’s more than Morocco has got as they approach this particular match.

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Jun 19, 2026

Yes, I think it will be a tougher game, it’ll be a tougher match.

thenational.scot
Jun 19, 2026

I think that provides a really strong foundation for the team going into the Morocco game with renewed and sustained confidence, and with verve, energy, and the ability to make sure that we get a win when the match takes place against…

thenational.scot
Jun 19, 2026

To Steve Clarke, to Andy Robertson and the Scotland national team, I would express my warmest thanks and the thanks of everyone in Scotland for reaching the World Cup and then also to be able to get the first game as a win and to get that…

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Jun 19, 2026

Scotland has a better alternative – we can be free of Westminster chaos for good with the fresh start of independence.

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Jun 19, 2026

But while we will continue delivering on the people’s priorities, the contrast with the Westminster system could not be clearer.

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Jun 19, 2026

They’ve created goodwill on behalf of the country.

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Jun 19, 2026

The Tartan Army have been extraordinary advocates and ambassadors for Scotland.

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Jun 19, 2026

“It’s a resounding endorsement of the SNP and the election of a fantastic Member of Parliament for this constituency in Lara Bird.”

thenational.scot
Jun 19, 2026

“I congratulate them on their victory and obviously my party needs to reflect and consider on all these issues.”

thenational.scot
Jun 19, 2026

“Also, they were able to capture the anger, the understandable anger, that is felt in Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland around the issues in connection with oil and gas.

thenational.scot
Jun 18, 2026

Because what I want to do is make sure that agriculture and farming has got a significant role to play in the economic growth agenda that’s at the heart of my Government’s agenda.

thenational.scot
Jun 18, 2026

the UK needs to “reshape” its defence priorities in the wake of the “threats we face from Russia under the Putin regime”

thenational.scot
Jun 18, 2026

there must be a “shift in UK priorities to protect our coastline”

thenational.scot
Jun 18, 2026

I of course apologise to the young woman and her family concerned.

thenational.scot
Jun 18, 2026

We should all be very, very careful about what we say, because if we’re not we’re going to fall into the trap of the right-wing, malevolent individuals who are determined to sow division in our society.

thenational.scot
Jun 18, 2026

What on earth has the Conservative Party become, but a bunch of skivers in this Parliament?

thenational.scot
Jun 18, 2026

That’s the nature of the dialogue we’re going to take forward in relation to the content of the legislation.

thenational.scot
Jun 18, 2026

I believe that the cap is needed to ensure that while the cost-of-living pressures persist, essential food items remain affordable to members of the public.

thenational.scot
Jun 17, 2026

we have actually got some capability to stand up to the threats we face from Russia under the Putin regime

thenational.scot
Jun 17, 2026

I am obviously waiting to have that meeting with the Prime Minister, and the uncertainty about his position is perhaps influencing the ability to get that meeting arranged.

thenational.scot
Jun 17, 2026

What the SNP wants is to see the immediate removal of the energy profit levy, because that is stymieing investment in the oil and gas sector in the north-east of Scotland and is a direct threat to jobs.

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