Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Scotland’s deputy first minister John Swinney to resign

John Swinney

John Swinney, the deputy first minister, has announced his intention to leave the Scottish government. After nearly 16 years, John Swinney has served in the Scottish Government since 2007. And is one of only three MSPs to have represented the same electorate since 1999. John Swinney, the deputy first minister, has declared his intention to … Read more

Union warns cuts could eliminate Scottish school subjects

Scottish government

School Leaders Scotland projected more teacher openings. Cosla warned of local employment losses and service cuts. John Swinney released Scotland’s drought budget Thursday. The budget of the Scottish government will force the elimination of some educational topics, according to the head of the teaching union. The general secretary of School Leaders Scotland predicted that in … Read more

UK PM hope Liz Truss poll lead falls

liz truss

Foreign secretary called Nicola Sturgeon a “attention seeker” for advocating independence. SNP calls her remarks “obnoxious” and compared them to the party’s 2.4 million votes last year. Liz Truss leadership candidacy faced its first significant jeopardy Tuesday as she was pushed into a policy U-turn and came under pressure in Scotland amid a diminishing poll … Read more