- John Swinney leverages the independence majority in the Scottish Parliament while rejecting the authority of the UK government, facing scrutiny from peers like Malcolm Offord.
- John Swinney is leading government reform in Scotland and planning radical changes for the Scottish Parliament.
- Unison warns against health board slashing as John Swinney plans public sector streamlining in Scotland, drawing criticism from opposition figures.
- Swinney faces pressure to reform public spending.
Murdo Fraser criticizes public sector spending under the SNP, highlighting pressure on the devolved Scottish Government in Scotland.
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Murdo Fraser criticizes public sector spending under the SNP, highlighting pressure on the devolved Scottish Government in Scotland.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Hoy criticized public sector spending, while the government defended its job protection policies.1 source
Scottish Government minister criticizes SNP proposals as 'dog's dinner'.1 source
Criticism of public sector spending under the SNP/Scottish Government.1 source
CBI Scotland demands urgent action from the Scottish Government regarding investment issues and infrastructure (Herald) in Scotland.1 source
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Scottish Government
devolved government of Scotland
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Scotland
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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