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john swinney said he did not think that was a problem and he is taking issue with one of the conservatives members actions on that committee. we have also heard
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mr swinney is expected to become first minister later. that'll be scotland's seventh first minister, but we will hear from humza yousaf who tendered his resignation earlier today. he will make a formal— resignation earlier today. he will make a formal statement. - resignation earlier today. he will make a formal statement. we i resignation earlier today. he will. make a formal statement. we will bring you that live here on bbc news, but let's speak now to brian taylor. a political commentator and columnist for the herald. not the easiestjob in politics right now, being the first minister in scotland, i imagine. what will be his priorities? it’s in scotland, i imagine. what will be his priorities?— his priorities? it's exceptionally difficult considering _ his priorities? it's exceptionally difficult considering the - difficult considering the circumstances last year, given the circumstances last year, given the circumstances of the tense leadership contest when nicola sturgeon stood down just over a year ago, after a difficult year
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so, who isjohn swinney? he's 60, he's a member of the scottish parliament for perthshire north since 2011. he previously represented north tayside from 1999. mr swinney is the former deputy first minister, and led the party for four years in opposition from 2000 to 200k. he has said that if elected he would seek to govern on a "moderate centre left" platform. and said he was confident he would deliver independence, through " reasoned conversation". let's speak to james walker — political reporter with the pro—independence newspaper, the national. he says he wants to unite the snp. can he do that? i he says he wants to unite the snp. can he do that?— can he do that? i guess it is quite early doors _ can he do that? i guess it is quite early doors to _ can he do that? i guess it is quite early doors to be _ can he do that? i guess it is quite early doors to be able _ can he do that? i guess it is quite early doors to be able to - can he do that? i guess it is quite early doors to be able to say - can he
so, who isjohn swinney? he's 60, he's a member of the scottish parliament for perthshire north since 2011. he previously represented north tayside from 1999. mr swinney is the former deputy first minister, and led the party for four years in opposition from 2000 to 200k. he has said that if elected he would seek to govern on a "moderate centre left" platform. and said he was confident he would deliver independence, through " reasoned conversation". let's speak to james...
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john swinney , the new first minister swinney, the new first minister of scotland, has announced his new cabinet and one surprise job has stolen the headlines. kate forbes, the once challenger for the leadership of the snp . some the leadership of the snp. some have called her a politician of the social conservative bent, while she has been appointed as his deputy first minister. >> this is very much breaking news. we're going to have more analysis and reaction on this. why did john swinney choose to make kate forbes his deputy first minister minister? she says she's deeply honoured to be ianed says she's deeply honoured to be invited to the role. we'll bring you much more on that. >> but first, yes, prince harry has come to the uk to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the invictus games. >> a service of thanksgiving will be held this afternoon at saint paul's cathedral to commemorate the decade long support competitors in the tournament have received. >> there was speculation that the duke of sussex would make time to visit his father, the king, but a spokesman for prince harry said
john swinney , the new first minister swinney, the new first minister of scotland, has announced his new cabinet and one surprise job has stolen the headlines. kate forbes, the once challenger for the leadership of the snp . some the leadership of the snp. some have called her a politician of the social conservative bent, while she has been appointed as his deputy first minister. >> this is very much breaking news. we're going to have more analysis and reaction on this. why did john...
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the scottish parliament. john swinney is framing this as a new chapter in scottish politics, as the leader of a party that has been an government here in scotland for 17 years. in terms of policies he seems to indicate a slight shift towards the centre ground, he is attempting a reset in terms of the debate, calling for less shouting, more listening and more discourse across the political divide. he has said that in his view politics is in the worst state he has ever seen it and he is here to do something about it, but at the same time he concedes he has played a part in this polarisation. if convention follows the practice sets last year, he will have a chance at the chamber this afternoon for the first time since becoming snp leader to try to set the tone and there will be a vote, if convention is followed, for the next first minister of scotland, which mr swinney is expected to win. thank you, lorna gordon. the mother of one of the people killed in the manchester arena bombing has begun a 200 mile walk from the venue to downing street as part of her campaign for better public saf
the scottish parliament. john swinney is framing this as a new chapter in scottish politics, as the leader of a party that has been an government here in scotland for 17 years. in terms of policies he seems to indicate a slight shift towards the centre ground, he is attempting a reset in terms of the debate, calling for less shouting, more listening and more discourse across the political divide. he has said that in his view politics is in the worst state he has ever seen it and he is here to...
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john swinney has referenced that. he's talked about there not being as much cohesion within the snp as he would like and he wants to to work on party unity, but differences of opinion around strategy. and that's probably part of what lies behind greame mccormick�*s leadership challenge. conditions continue to deteriorate in southern brazilfollowing massive flooding and landslides, with 70,000 residents forced from their homes. the government says at least 66 people have died and another 101 are missing. further rainfall is expected. brazil's president, lula da silva, is paying his second visit to the southern state of rio grande do sul in recent days, to witness firsthand the devastating week—long flooding and landslide. jon donnison reports. much of brazil's most southerly state is under water. roads turned into rivers and more than 25,000 people forced to flee their homes. translation: now, when i'm being rescued, i feel relieved, | but it's terrifying because we saw the water rise in an absurd way. it rose at a
john swinney has referenced that. he's talked about there not being as much cohesion within the snp as he would like and he wants to to work on party unity, but differences of opinion around strategy. and that's probably part of what lies behind greame mccormick�*s leadership challenge. conditions continue to deteriorate in southern brazilfollowing massive flooding and landslides, with 70,000 residents forced from their homes. the government says at least 66 people have died and another 101...
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that is the latest from john swinney, _ scotland first. that is the latest from john swinney, plenty - scotland first. that is the latest| from john swinney, plenty more scotland first. that is the latest - from john swinney, plenty more on the situation on campaigning in scotland and a little while, that will be so important at this election. let�*s take a moment now to focus on the general election situation in wales. because of boundary changes, the number of seats being contest will drop from 40 to 32. we can speak now to plaid cymru�*s leader at westminster, liz saville roberts. welcome to the programme, a quick question at the top, did this election catch on the hop? filth. question at the top, did this election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been — election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been ready _ election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been ready for _ election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been ready for it, _ election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been ready for it, we - election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been ready fo
that is the latest from john swinney, _ scotland first. that is the latest from john swinney, plenty - scotland first. that is the latest| from john swinney, plenty more scotland first. that is the latest - from john swinney, plenty more on the situation on campaigning in scotland and a little while, that will be so important at this election. let�*s take a moment now to focus on the general election situation in wales. because of boundary changes, the number of seats being contest will drop...
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speaking at a campaign event in dumfries, john swinney said the party would challenge every conservative seat north of the border. the snp are currently the third largest party in westminster — with 43 seats. that compares with the conservative party's 7 seats in scotland. i've got to make sure that i lift the poor fortunes of the snp. we've had a tough time as a party. i've been completely open and candid about it. that's why i'm now the first minister and leader of the snp, because the snp�*s had a tough time. but i've got the party focused on what our core message is and that message for this election is that we've had austerity, brexit and the cost of living crisis inflicted upon scotland. they're all the product of westminster and the tory government. we've got a chance in scotland to remove every tory mp who's inflicted such damage on scotland, by voting for the snp, because we are the principal
speaking at a campaign event in dumfries, john swinney said the party would challenge every conservative seat north of the border. the snp are currently the third largest party in westminster — with 43 seats. that compares with the conservative party's 7 seats in scotland. i've got to make sure that i lift the poor fortunes of the snp. we've had a tough time as a party. i've been completely open and candid about it. that's why i'm now the first minister and leader of the snp, because the...
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next up, kate forbes has confirmed that she will not run to be the next leader of the snp, as john swinney announced his intention to stand as the next snp in the leadership race. we'll get the latest from the scotland , and latest from the scotland, and predictions state that britain will be the slowest growing economy in the g7 next year, as we suffer economic downgrade. all of that coming up and course, one more story and after 100 years of talks , a tunnel 100 years of talks, a tunnel that could link europe to africa
next up, kate forbes has confirmed that she will not run to be the next leader of the snp, as john swinney announced his intention to stand as the next snp in the leadership race. we'll get the latest from the scotland , and latest from the scotland, and predictions state that britain will be the slowest growing economy in the g7 next year, as we suffer economic downgrade. all of that coming up and course, one more story and after 100 years of talks , a tunnel 100 years of talks, a tunnel that...
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swinney a shady backroom deal . what do you shady backroom deal. what do you make of the optics of this? >> there's certainly the accusation that kate forbes has stepped aside under a degree of pressure. it's been reported that she's going to receive the keys to quite a senior position in mr swinney's government. clearly, the party recognise even behind the scenes that things are not going well optics wise or indeed practically this whole situation . asian star whole situation. asian star humza yousaf's of the incumbent first minister for now through the greens, out of government, they were propping up a snp minority administration. i think senior snp leadership has now finally caught on to the idea that once you remove independence as an attainable reality , not much is left policy reality, not much is left policy wise because they've been in power for so long, 17 years and that it's getting increasingly hard to point the finger at any one except themselves. mr swinney has been a senior figure in the party for a gr
swinney a shady backroom deal . what do you shady backroom deal. what do you make of the optics of this? >> there's certainly the accusation that kate forbes has stepped aside under a degree of pressure. it's been reported that she's going to receive the keys to quite a senior position in mr swinney's government. clearly, the party recognise even behind the scenes that things are not going well optics wise or indeed practically this whole situation . asian star whole situation. asian star...
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i think if john swinney wants it then john swinney will get it. he's very popular with the snp grassroots. i think it all hinges it could all be over very quickly actually, if kate forbes, who's the other main challenger, if she was to decide not to put her name forward and she's yet to declare, then i think john swinney would get it without a contest, in which case it would all be over very quickly. i mean, he's very experienced. he's been in and around, frontline of scottish politics for many decades, i remember when he was leader before, from 2000 until 2004, before, from 2000 until 2004, before being dumped. he wasn't a very good snp leader then, but that was a very different time. they were in opposition, when they were a bit of a rabble to be honest with you. that was before alex salmond came back and got them back into government. since then he's had, several very high profile jobs in government finance secretary, education secretary deputy first minister, and i think he was looking forward to a quiet life. actually, he moved back to the ba
i think if john swinney wants it then john swinney will get it. he's very popular with the snp grassroots. i think it all hinges it could all be over very quickly actually, if kate forbes, who's the other main challenger, if she was to decide not to put her name forward and she's yet to declare, then i think john swinney would get it without a contest, in which case it would all be over very quickly. i mean, he's very experienced. he's been in and around, frontline of scottish politics for many...
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behalf of the scottish liberal democrats i would like to i liberal democrats i would like to offerjohn swinney our sincere congratulations on his appointment as first minister and i want to record our thanks to his family in particularfor record our thanks to his family in particular for the sacrifices the nation is now asking of them and i know that consideration weighed heavily on his mind when weighing up the decision but before i talk in more detail about what is next and the challenges that before the first minister i would like to thank humza yousaf for his service and i wish him and his family well, especially as they await their new arrival to their family. as they await their new arrival to theirfamily. politics can be as they await their new arrival to their family. politics can be a bruising business, you win some, you lose some, you have to offer your ideas and character and values up
behalf of the scottish liberal democrats i would like to i liberal democrats i would like to offerjohn swinney our sincere congratulations on his appointment as first minister and i want to record our thanks to his family in particularfor record our thanks to his family in particular for the sacrifices the nation is now asking of them and i know that consideration weighed heavily on his mind when weighing up the decision but before i talk in more detail about what is next and the challenges...
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. _ john swinney. i am pleased we have an election date. i _ john swinney. i am pleased we have an election date. i look— john swinney. i am pleased we have an election date. i look forward i an election date. i look forward enormously to leading my party into this election campaign. i stood for the party— this election campaign. i stood for the party leadership knowing we would _ the party leadership knowing we would have an election soon. it's sooner— would have an election soon. it's sooner than— would have an election soon. it's sooner than i think everybody thought. _ sooner than i think everybody thought, but it's welcome. i welcome the opportunity to remove the tory government. and to put scotland first _ government. and to put scotland first. that's what i will be sent to the public, — first. that's what i will be sent to the public, but i also have to say that i_ the public, but i also have to say that i think— the public, but i also have to say that i think this is perhaps the latest — that i think this is perhaps the latest act _ tha
. _ john swinney. i am pleased we have an election date. i _ john swinney. i am pleased we have an election date. i look— john swinney. i am pleased we have an election date. i look forward i an election date. i look forward enormously to leading my party into this election campaign. i stood for the party— this election campaign. i stood for the party leadership knowing we would _ the party leadership knowing we would have an election soon. it's sooner— would have an election soon. it's...
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john swinney has been formally sworn in as scotland's first minister. kate forbes, the formerfinance secretary, has been appointed as his deputy after deciding not to run for the leadership of the snp herself. here's our scotland editor, james cook. when this court first convened, james v was scotland's king, henry viii governed england. by those standards, this ceremony is brand—new. john ramsay swinney, to be first minister of the scottish government... mr swinney becomes just the seventh first minister since devolution in 1999. do you swear that you will well and truly serve his majesty king charles in the office of first minister of the scottish government? three times he nodded as scotland's seniorjudge administered the oaths of office. and then, with his family looking on, he put pen to parchment, making it all official. please be seated. it is the privilege of my life, and i look forward to dedicating my future to serving the people of scotland as i have done so for so many years, and to do that as first minister. what are your priorities for g
john swinney has been formally sworn in as scotland's first minister. kate forbes, the formerfinance secretary, has been appointed as his deputy after deciding not to run for the leadership of the snp herself. here's our scotland editor, james cook. when this court first convened, james v was scotland's king, henry viii governed england. by those standards, this ceremony is brand—new. john ramsay swinney, to be first minister of the scottish government... mr swinney becomes just the seventh...
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mr swinney is late last night. mr swinney is due to be sworn in later this week . and could your local be on week. and could your local be on the verge of reopening ? heineken the verge of reopening? heineken says it's going to invest almost £40 million to create 1000 new jobs and, crucially, bring back 62 pubs that have closed this yeah 62 pubs that have closed this year. the dutch company says it intends to transform hundreds of tired establishments into premium locals. for tired establishments into premium locals . for the latest premium locals. for the latest on our stories, you can sign up for gb news alerts, scan the qr code or go to gbnews.com slash alerts i >> -- >> well, there's lots of news about illegal immigration. to bnng about illegal immigration. to bring you. is the rwanda bill starting to work? so irish ministers are now pointing fingers at rishi sunak government over the prime minister's removal policy. the spat is putting relations between the two nations under serious strain. and there's quite a lot going on. so surely we're going to be going t
mr swinney is late last night. mr swinney is due to be sworn in later this week . and could your local be on week. and could your local be on the verge of reopening ? heineken the verge of reopening? heineken says it's going to invest almost £40 million to create 1000 new jobs and, crucially, bring back 62 pubs that have closed this yeah 62 pubs that have closed this year. the dutch company says it intends to transform hundreds of tired establishments into premium locals. for tired...
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we're expecting to hear from mr swinney later. let's go straight back to new york. there is donald trump heading into court. he usually has something to say to the cameras. let's listen in. as you know they have taken at my constitutional rights, so i am not allowed to answer that question. this has never happened in this country before. it is a ridiculous case, i have done nothing wrong, absolutely nothing wrong. take a look at andrew mccarthy. they say there is no case here. and yet the judge has gagged me and i'm not allowed to talk about, i guess, his total conflict. the judge allowed to talk about, i guess, his total conflict. thejudge is totally conflicted, and you want to take a look at it. and i'm not supposed to be talking about it. but i am allowed to say that the judge has a conflict like nobody has ever had before. he has taken away my constitutional right to speak. i was in miami this weekend and reporters were asking me at the same questions you are asking me, and i have to say that i have a gag order and can't speak about it. never happened before. nu
we're expecting to hear from mr swinney later. let's go straight back to new york. there is donald trump heading into court. he usually has something to say to the cameras. let's listen in. as you know they have taken at my constitutional rights, so i am not allowed to answer that question. this has never happened in this country before. it is a ridiculous case, i have done nothing wrong, absolutely nothing wrong. take a look at andrew mccarthy. they say there is no case here. and yet the judge...
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if there was only one nomination in tomorrow, by 12 noon, the deadline, if it wasjohn swinney then he would simply be declared party leader tomorrow afternoon. but if there's more than one nomination, then it has to go to a vote of party members. so, more of an issue for the party in terms of the money and the time that would then go into a longer leadership race at a time when there's, obviously, a general election coming up and they want to be outward looking rather than inward looking. i also want to touch upon the fact there was a march yesterday with hundreds turning out in glasgow to march for independence. what has humza yousaf�*s fall taught us about where let's return to the middle east. the united nations has warned against an israeli attack on rafah in the gaza strip, saying it risks causing many more deaths. israel has said that even if there is a ceasefire agreement it will be temporary, and that it plans a military assault on rafah to destroy hamas. around 1.4 million people are sheltering in rafah — many of them displaced from other parts of gaza. our special corres
if there was only one nomination in tomorrow, by 12 noon, the deadline, if it wasjohn swinney then he would simply be declared party leader tomorrow afternoon. but if there's more than one nomination, then it has to go to a vote of party members. so, more of an issue for the party in terms of the money and the time that would then go into a longer leadership race at a time when there's, obviously, a general election coming up and they want to be outward looking rather than inward looking. i...
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mr swinney led the snp from 2000 to 2004 when the nationalists were in opposition. he will now face a vote in the scottish parliament later this week. here's a little of what he had to say at his news conference. as first minister, my focus will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. it will be the national health service, our schools and our public services. it will be addressing the climate crisis. so, to everyone in every party, to every msp, to every mp, in fact, to everyone in our great country, i say this — join me. don't let our disagreements dominate. join me as we open a new chapter, as we create a vibrant economy in every part of our country. as we tackle the challenges faced by the nhs, as we build on the strengths in our schools, as we build more homes, take climate action, improve public transport and create jobs. that's my job. that's ourjob. and i plan to get thejob done. more understory on the bbc news website, and we are hoping to speak to a professor of political science it is later, but we can't quite establish a line we were. hold on, i thin
mr swinney led the snp from 2000 to 2004 when the nationalists were in opposition. he will now face a vote in the scottish parliament later this week. here's a little of what he had to say at his news conference. as first minister, my focus will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. it will be the national health service, our schools and our public services. it will be addressing the climate crisis. so, to everyone in every party, to every msp, to every mp, in fact, to everyone in our great...
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john swinney is poised to fill the role after his only remaining rival pulled out. veteran party activist graeme mccormick followed the former finance secretary kate forbes in confirming he would not be running. jenni davidson explains. it's unlikely that this is actually going to be a serious issue for him but what it does mean for the party is that it would cause the leadership contest to go on for another few weeks. if there was only one nomination in tomorrow by 12 noon — the deadline — if it wasjohn swinney, then he would simply be declared party leader by tomorrow afternoon. but if there's more than one nomination, then it has to go to a vote of party members. mr swinney has said he is "physically and mentally ready" for the role after he decided not to stand in the 2023 leadership contest. he previously led the party for four years in opposition from 2000 to 200k. you're live with bbc news. let's turn now to the fall out from the local elections in england. the former home secretary suella braverman says the conservative party could be wiped out in a gene
john swinney is poised to fill the role after his only remaining rival pulled out. veteran party activist graeme mccormick followed the former finance secretary kate forbes in confirming he would not be running. jenni davidson explains. it's unlikely that this is actually going to be a serious issue for him but what it does mean for the party is that it would cause the leadership contest to go on for another few weeks. if there was only one nomination in tomorrow by 12 noon — the deadline —...
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mr swinney is also likely to be confirmed as scotland's new first minister this week. james cook explains. in the and it was the coronation of king john, no other candidates or contest but straight to work as snp leader. my straight to work as snp leader. my focus will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. it'll be the national health service, our schools and other public services, addressing the climate crisis. i look at politics today and i think politics today and i think politics is in the worst state i've ever seen it in my lengthy involvement in politics. so i'm here to do something about that. he's taking on the job 20 years after he resigned having led his party through three election setbacks in westminster, holyrood and european parliament polls. mr swinney will become only the seventh first minister of scotland in holyrood's 25—year history. you're live with bbc news. thejudge overseeing donald trump's first criminal trial threatened to throw the former president in jail. judgejuan merchan found mr trump in contempt of court for a 10th time, saying he
mr swinney is also likely to be confirmed as scotland's new first minister this week. james cook explains. in the and it was the coronation of king john, no other candidates or contest but straight to work as snp leader. my straight to work as snp leader. my focus will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. it'll be the national health service, our schools and other public services, addressing the climate crisis. i look at politics today and i think politics today and i think politics is in...
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to your specific point aboutjohn swinney, let me assure you thatjohn swinney is one of the most seasoned and capable parliamentarian anywhere on these islands. and when he has taken these islands. and when he has taken the reins of the snp as he has done just recently, which i'm very glad of and gratefulfor, he just recently, which i'm very glad of and grateful for, he studied the ship and got us back on course. that has been registered by voters in scotland. they can see that surety, that command thejohn swinney brings with him to the role of snp leader and first minister of scotland. he will take that on until the west minister campaign alongside our leader here stephen flynn. between the two they will demonstrate to the people of scotland that it's only the snp that will put scotland 1st. finally, the issue of independence. how much of an issue is it going to be for voters or a day like most of the world on questions of the economy voting and public services? is a combination of things. there is a spectrum of political ambition in scotland. as you point out, we've had our challenges i
to your specific point aboutjohn swinney, let me assure you thatjohn swinney is one of the most seasoned and capable parliamentarian anywhere on these islands. and when he has taken these islands. and when he has taken the reins of the snp as he has done just recently, which i'm very glad of and gratefulfor, he just recently, which i'm very glad of and grateful for, he studied the ship and got us back on course. that has been registered by voters in scotland. they can see that surety, that...
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if there was only one nomination in tomorrow by 12 noon — the deadline — if it wasjohn swinney, then he would simply be declared party leader by tomorrow afternoon. but if there's more than one nomination, then it has to go to a vote of party members. mr swinney has said he is "physically and mentally ready" for the role after he decided not to stand in the 2023 leadership contest. you're live with bbc news. let's turn now to the fallout from the local elections in england. the former home secretary suella braverman says the conservative party could be wiped out in a general election and has urged the prime minister to change course and swing to the right after its poor showing in this week's votes for local councils and mayors. the tories lost more than a70 council seats and all but one mayoral election in england. but defending the government, mark harper, the transport secretary, said it's still all to play for in the run—up to the general election. here's our deputy political editor vicki young. across england and wales, labour won in style — mayors, councils and police and c
if there was only one nomination in tomorrow by 12 noon — the deadline — if it wasjohn swinney, then he would simply be declared party leader by tomorrow afternoon. but if there's more than one nomination, then it has to go to a vote of party members. mr swinney has said he is "physically and mentally ready" for the role after he decided not to stand in the 2023 leadership contest. you're live with bbc news. let's turn now to the fallout from the local elections in england. the...
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john swinney�*s expected to be confirmed as the new leader of the scottish national party later after a potential challenger pulled out of the race. prime minister rishi sunak admits last week's local elections were "bitterly disappointing" for the conservatives, but the party can still come together and make progress. gizza job. tributes are being paid to the actor bernard hill, who has died at the age of 79. good morning. after 110 attempts, lando norris is a formula one race winner. the british driver takes the chequered flag at a dramatic miami grand prix on a day to remember for maclaren. and good morning. we will see some spells of warm sunshine around today, but also spells of heavy downpours and some thunderstorms too. all the details of the bank holiday weather later in the programme. it's bank holiday monday, the 6th of may. our main story... john swinney is expected to be confirmed as the next leader of the scottish national party after his last potential competitor pulled out. this means mr swinney is also the most likely candidate to replace humza yousaf as scotland's fir
john swinney�*s expected to be confirmed as the new leader of the scottish national party later after a potential challenger pulled out of the race. prime minister rishi sunak admits last week's local elections were "bitterly disappointing" for the conservatives, but the party can still come together and make progress. gizza job. tributes are being paid to the actor bernard hill, who has died at the age of 79. good morning. after 110 attempts, lando norris is a formula one race...
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if there was only one nomination in tomorrow by 12 noon, the deadline, if it wasjohn swinney, then he would simply be declared party leader by tomorrow afternoon. but if there's more than one nomination, then it has to go to a vote of party members. mr swinney has said he is "physically and mentally ready" for the role, after he decided not to stand in the 2023 leadership contest. you're live with bbc news. let's turn to some important news around the world. china's president xi jinping has arrived in france on a state visit — his first trip to an eu country in five years. global conflicts are expected to feature highly when mr xi meets french president macron and the head of the eu commission, ursula von der leyen, later on monday. france is expected to urge china to pressure russia to end its war against ukraine. a 17—year—old has handed himself into police in germany after an attack on a european parliament member. the teenager said he knocked down matthias ecke, a member of germany's main governing social democratic party, as he hung posters. police said mr ecke was seriousl
if there was only one nomination in tomorrow by 12 noon, the deadline, if it wasjohn swinney, then he would simply be declared party leader by tomorrow afternoon. but if there's more than one nomination, then it has to go to a vote of party members. mr swinney has said he is "physically and mentally ready" for the role, after he decided not to stand in the 2023 leadership contest. you're live with bbc news. let's turn to some important news around the world. china's president xi...
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the party activist graeme mccormick decided not to stand, leaving mr swinney as the only candidate. president putin has ordered the russian military to hold nuclear weapon drills, involving the navy and troops based near ukraine. meanwhile, front line ukrainian soldiers have told the bbc the army needs to re—think how it conscripts men to fight. they say a failure to train and mobilise enough recruits means some have been fighting without a break since russia's full—scale invasion more than two years ago. our ukraine correspondentjames waterhouse has the story. under the green canopy of a ukrainian spring, an artillery unit waits for their next order. some of these men have been fighting for months, if not years. translation: my men know each vehicle, says their commander. i it's like a woman with her own characteristics. as russian forces inch closer, they're hunkering down and waiting for billions of dollars' worth of long—delayed american ammunition to finally be delivered. this time last year, ukraine was preparing for a counter—offensive, but this time it's different
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mr swinney paid this week. mr swinney paid tribute to his predecessor. >> well, even a week ago i did not think that my future would involve standing here accepting the leadership of the scottish national party . things have national party. things have turned out differently and before i say any more about my leadership, i want to pay tribute to humza yousaf. he has conducted himself throughout the last year with grace and with dignity, in some acutely difficult circumstances. >> met police detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed in a street fight in east london on sunday night. the 38 year old was found with a single wound just off of a busy high road in bethnal green. scotland yard says that officers are still working to inform the victim's family, with formal identification yet to take place. well in the us, donald trump has been fined and threatened with jail by the judge in his hush money trial. the former us president has been ordered to pay $1,000 for violating a gag order
mr swinney paid this week. mr swinney paid tribute to his predecessor. >> well, even a week ago i did not think that my future would involve standing here accepting the leadership of the scottish national party . things have national party. things have turned out differently and before i say any more about my leadership, i want to pay tribute to humza yousaf. he has conducted himself throughout the last year with grace and with dignity, in some acutely difficult circumstances. >>...
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the snp leader and first ministerjohn swinney was on | first ministerjohn swinney was on the election campaign trail first thing this morning. he visited a coffee shop to meet activists in the seat of edinburgh west, which the snp hopes to win from the liberal democrats, who currently hold that seat at westminster. the message today was a pitch to young voters. the snp say that young voters have been robbed of opportunity and let down by the westminster system when it comes to brexit, severity and the cost of living crisis. they say they are the party here in scotland that can offer real change in the form of independence and are rejoining the eu. independence and achieving that is, of course, a central plank to the snp�*s page to voters and will be any manifesto when it has published later on in campaign. they say winning a majority of seats at westminster would enable the party to have a mandate and begin negotiations with the uk government to give democratic effect to scotland becoming independent. they would then pursue rejoining the eu. they say the only party now that holds th
the snp leader and first ministerjohn swinney was on | first ministerjohn swinney was on the election campaign trail first thing this morning. he visited a coffee shop to meet activists in the seat of edinburgh west, which the snp hopes to win from the liberal democrats, who currently hold that seat at westminster. the message today was a pitch to young voters. the snp say that young voters have been robbed of opportunity and let down by the westminster system when it comes to brexit, severity...
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will we return tojohn swinney, but i want to bring you this update, the sentence review in the appeal of valdo calocane's sentence has begun. this is in reference to the nottingham attacks. barnaby webber and his friend, grace o'malley kumar, both 19 years old, and 65—year—old ian coates, they were fatally stabbed. let's listen. the decision to _ fatally stabbed. let's listen. tue: decision to accept fatally stabbed. let's listen. tte: decision to accept the fatally stabbed. let's listen. t"te: decision to accept the manslaughter please. decision to accept the manslaughter lease. , , . please. this is the reference a . ainst please. this is the reference against the _ please. this is the reference against the sentences - please. this is the reference i against the sentences imposed please. this is the reference - against the sentences imposed on the basis that— against the sentences imposed on the basis that you say they were unduly lenient, _ basis that you say they were unduly lenient, that is the only question today _ lenient, that is the only question today you — lenient,
will we return tojohn swinney, but i want to bring you this update, the sentence review in the appeal of valdo calocane's sentence has begun. this is in reference to the nottingham attacks. barnaby webber and his friend, grace o'malley kumar, both 19 years old, and 65—year—old ian coates, they were fatally stabbed. let's listen. the decision to _ fatally stabbed. let's listen. tue: decision to accept fatally stabbed. let's listen. tte: decision to accept the fatally stabbed. let's listen....
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john swinney. let's speak to sonia sodha, a columist for the observer. macklin, thank you forjoining us. we are in for a long haul, aren't we, but can i get you to start by just give me an outline of how you think the campaigns have started? i think the campaigns have started? i think if you look at the conservatives, their campaign has really got a shambolic start. we had rishi sunak make a series of key errors last week and then on saturday, we saw the conservative launch an idea for national military service, national community service, the young people who don't want to do military service, really... audio loss huge questions about if it is compulsory, how it would be enforced. a really strict he started to campaign for the conservatives will subject today we see a conservative mp, lucy allan, she was the conservative mp for telford, she has not had the whip suspended because she said she wants the reform candidate to win in that seat. it has not been auspicious start for the conservatives. i think for labour, it's been more positive, as you might ex
john swinney. let's speak to sonia sodha, a columist for the observer. macklin, thank you forjoining us. we are in for a long haul, aren't we, but can i get you to start by just give me an outline of how you think the campaigns have started? i think the campaigns have started? i think if you look at the conservatives, their campaign has really got a shambolic start. we had rishi sunak make a series of key errors last week and then on saturday, we saw the conservative launch an idea for national...
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obviously my job is here to supportjohn swinney as first _ job is here to supportjohn swinney as first minister of scotland, to support— as first minister of scotland, to support the government agenda, and ultimately— support the government agenda, and ultimately to deliver for the people of scotland who want their government to be eradicating poverty. _ government to be eradicating poverty, delivering economic growth, and ensuring we can stand as one when _ and ensuring we can stand as one when it— and ensuring we can stand as one when it comes to these enormous opportunities ahead. i look forward to pursuing what opportunities lie ahead _ to pursuing what opportunities lie ahead for— to pursuing what opportunities lie ahead for scotland. we know we have -reat ahead for scotland. we know we have great opportunities when it comes to the net _ great opportunities when it comes to the net zero transition, when it comes— the net zero transition, when it comes to — the net zero transition, when it comes to unlocking our energy potential, and supporting every business — potent
obviously my job is here to supportjohn swinney as first _ job is here to supportjohn swinney as first minister of scotland, to support— as first minister of scotland, to support the government agenda, and ultimately— support the government agenda, and ultimately to deliver for the people of scotland who want their government to be eradicating poverty. _ government to be eradicating poverty, delivering economic growth, and ensuring we can stand as one when _ and ensuring we can stand as one...
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john swinney, just in the job, he are a very different beast. john swinney, just in thejob, he has are a very different beast. john swinney, just in the job, he has a general election to fight now. we are expecting various visits from uk party leaders to scotland over the next six weeks and we are expecting the prime minister rishi sunak here at some point later today. we the prime minister rishi sunak here at some point later today.— at some point later today. we will kee- our at some point later today. we will keep our eye _ at some point later today. we will keep our eye on — at some point later today. we will keep our eye on that _ at some point later today. we will keep our eye on that and - at some point later today. we will keep our eye on that and katie, i keep our eye on that and katie, thank you. let's go to ireland and belfast. sarah, it is fair to say ireland played a crucial role in those brexit negotiations and the fallout here in westminster of getting that deal over the line for boris johnson. i wonder what difference norther
john swinney, just in the job, he are a very different beast. john swinney, just in thejob, he has are a very different beast. john swinney, just in the job, he has a general election to fight now. we are expecting various visits from uk party leaders to scotland over the next six weeks and we are expecting the prime minister rishi sunak here at some point later today. we the prime minister rishi sunak here at some point later today.— at some point later today. we will kee- our at some point...
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we understand or has been in informal conversation between kate forbes and john swinney, so maybe there could be moves afoot to try and avoid a contest but there are others within the snp that would like to see a leadership contest, they believe that would be healthy for the future of the party. we heard today from the outgoing first minister that he was not going to be backing any candidate publicly. we've also heard from the former first minister nicola sturgeon this afternoon that she is going to wait and see who emerges as the candidate before deciding who to back, and it may be neitherjohn swinney nor kate forbes, and other names may come forward, but they are going to have to move pretty quickly because it has to all be decided by the end of monday. has to all be decided by the end of monda . ., ., ., ., ,, ,., has to all be decided by the end of monda . ., ., ., ., ,, ., monday. catriona, thank you for runnina monday. catriona, thank you for running through _ monday. catriona, thank you for running through both _ monday. catriona, thank you for running through both those - monday
we understand or has been in informal conversation between kate forbes and john swinney, so maybe there could be moves afoot to try and avoid a contest but there are others within the snp that would like to see a leadership contest, they believe that would be healthy for the future of the party. we heard today from the outgoing first minister that he was not going to be backing any candidate publicly. we've also heard from the former first minister nicola sturgeon this afternoon that she is...
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mr swinney was backed by 64 msps, guaranteeing him the required majority. and rail passengers face more travel chaos on wednesday because of continuing strikes by train drivers in a long—running pay dispute. members of aslef will walk out at services running across england and into wales and scotland. services will be crippled for the day, with stations closed and few trains running. those that do run will start later and finish earlier than usual. you're live with bbc news. stormy daniels — the adult film star at the centre of donald trump's criminal hush money trial — has taken the stand to testify against the former us president in a new york courtroom. in her testimony, ms daniels discussed the $130,000 payment mr trump's lawyer michael cohen made to her. prosecutors say that payment, made just before the 2016 election, was used to conceal a 2006 sexual encounter between miss daniels and the former president. mr trump, the first us president to be put on criminal trial, is accused of falsifying business records to cover up that hush money payment.
mr swinney was backed by 64 msps, guaranteeing him the required majority. and rail passengers face more travel chaos on wednesday because of continuing strikes by train drivers in a long—running pay dispute. members of aslef will walk out at services running across england and into wales and scotland. services will be crippled for the day, with stations closed and few trains running. those that do run will start later and finish earlier than usual. you're live with bbc news. stormy daniels...
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john swinney out and about. what is their message today?— swinney out and about. what is their message today? john swinney has been in the seat of — message today? john swinney has been in the seat of edinburgh _ message today? john swinney has been in the seat of edinburgh west _ message today? john swinney has been in the seat of edinburgh west this - in the seat of edinburgh west this morning. it was an early start for him in the election campaign trail because holyrood business continues and he has first minister's questions to prepare for. that is coming up this afternoon. the edinburgh west seat is currently held by the liberal democrats and the snp are challenging for it in the snp are challenging for it in the election. today they are talking about their offer to young people. they are saying that young people have been damaged by brexit, austerity and the cost of living crisis. and they blame it on the westminster government. they say they are offering independence as a choice for young people, and that would deliver change in scotland with the powers t
john swinney out and about. what is their message today?— swinney out and about. what is their message today? john swinney has been in the seat of — message today? john swinney has been in the seat of edinburgh _ message today? john swinney has been in the seat of edinburgh west _ message today? john swinney has been in the seat of edinburgh west this - in the seat of edinburgh west this morning. it was an early start for him in the election campaign trail because holyrood business...
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i am in fife, where snp leader and first ministerjohn swinney has been meeting with party activists. he has said that the key part comedy heart of the snp campaign, is about opposing austerity, your writing against austerity, your writing against austerity, which he said was a punishing and damaging process which had undermined public services. the suggested labour were continuing with austerity. i asked him how voting snp would make a difference, given they are not going to form the next government, but he said they are a strong group of snp mps at westminster. and they would fight and would tackle austerity from westminster. we have also heard from other parties in different parts of scotland. there was a clip from the scottish conservative leader douglas ross. he was in angus. he said the conservatives are the choice, the alternative to independence, he has also been taking issue with the problem with michael matheson the former health secretary, who has been criticised by the holyroodhouse standards committee, facing potential punishment over an ipad tale, something the conservat
i am in fife, where snp leader and first ministerjohn swinney has been meeting with party activists. he has said that the key part comedy heart of the snp campaign, is about opposing austerity, your writing against austerity, your writing against austerity, which he said was a punishing and damaging process which had undermined public services. the suggested labour were continuing with austerity. i asked him how voting snp would make a difference, given they are not going to form the next...
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first minister of scotland, john swinney has been in dumfries, and ed davey has been hanging out with alexander cole hamilton. the lib dems in the last few hoursz have launched their battle bus. indeed. the lib dems have been outside today and they have got their eyes on a couple of scottish seats in addition to the ones that they currently hold. so they've got an eye on what was charles kennedy's seat. there is a lot of boundary changes going on. they've got their eyes on his seat. also what was jo swinton�*s seat. the boundaries are changing, but two former lib dem leaders. where i am in london in surrey and the southwest and some pockets in the north of england like harrogate and stockport and those seats that i mentioned in scotland in addition to the ones that they currently hold. the snp, interesting, the snp in power in the scottish parliament for so, so long. they go all the way back to 2007. and the opinion polls show they face a real battle particularly in and around glasgow and edinburgh with labour looking resurgent. a real tussle between the snp under john swinney and k
first minister of scotland, john swinney has been in dumfries, and ed davey has been hanging out with alexander cole hamilton. the lib dems in the last few hoursz have launched their battle bus. indeed. the lib dems have been outside today and they have got their eyes on a couple of scottish seats in addition to the ones that they currently hold. so they've got an eye on what was charles kennedy's seat. there is a lot of boundary changes going on. they've got their eyes on his seat. also what...
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or former deputy leaderjohn swinney or former finance minister kate fords, but at the moment, neither of them have actually confirmed whether they are running. house prices fell for the second month in a row in april, according to the uk's biggest building society. nationwide said uk house prices were down by 0.4% compared with the previous month. it said the average home now cost nearly £262,000, around 4% below the all—time highs recorded in the summer of 2022. our cost of living correspondent kevin peachey is with me. just talk us through some context behind this?— behind this? economists had redicted behind this? economists had predicted a _ behind this? economists had predicted a rise _ behind this? economists had predicted a rise in _ behind this? economists had predicted a rise in april - behind this? economists had predicted a rise in april and l predicted a rise in april and clearly these figures have defied expectations with a four albeit quite a small one. nationwide has based these figures on its own lending data and the picture will vary depending on where you are ac
or former deputy leaderjohn swinney or former finance minister kate fords, but at the moment, neither of them have actually confirmed whether they are running. house prices fell for the second month in a row in april, according to the uk's biggest building society. nationwide said uk house prices were down by 0.4% compared with the previous month. it said the average home now cost nearly £262,000, around 4% below the all—time highs recorded in the summer of 2022. our cost of living...
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and what better mentor than john swinney? he was , alex salmond's finance secretary way back in the day in two thousand and seven. and indeed, he enjoyed a similar role underneath nicola sturgeon before moving on to progressively other jobs. now he, of course, was nicola sturgeon's deputy first minister for a while and he gave up that role at the same time. he retired at the same time as nicola sturgeon, but today we are seeing a kind of a mix of him trying to merge the old and the new, you know, his campaign slogan last week was unite for independence . now if we just independence. now if we just park the independence for one minute and that's a whole a whole other conversation . but whole other conversation. but the unity part isn't really any better displayed than in the divisions that have been in the snp over the last several years, very much tied to the gender politics and the gender ideology and campaigning that has gone on.and and campaigning that has gone on. and today, i think we're seeing the first attempt, and i t
and what better mentor than john swinney? he was , alex salmond's finance secretary way back in the day in two thousand and seven. and indeed, he enjoyed a similar role underneath nicola sturgeon before moving on to progressively other jobs. now he, of course, was nicola sturgeon's deputy first minister for a while and he gave up that role at the same time. he retired at the same time as nicola sturgeon, but today we are seeing a kind of a mix of him trying to merge the old and the new, you...
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mr swinney led the party from 2000 to 2004 and has also served as deputy leader. he's already won the backing of colleagues but its unclear if the former finance secretary, kate forbes, will challenge him and launch her own bid. to india next, where the general election is under way. all this week, the bbc has been speaking to influential voting blocs. amongst them, more than 18 million new, first—time voters heading to the polls. for more on this, i'm joined from kerala by our south asia correspondent, samira hussain. we have been speaking with voters in the state of carolina and another northern state, to get the sense of what the issues are for these voters but also if there are any differences between the two states. —— in kerala. this is really delicious. are you talking with your friends about the election? and what are you guys talking about? decrease in the constitutional rights of indian people. major issue facing this election is confusion to which party- i need to vote. this is my first vote, so i don't want to waste that vote | by giving it to a
mr swinney led the party from 2000 to 2004 and has also served as deputy leader. he's already won the backing of colleagues but its unclear if the former finance secretary, kate forbes, will challenge him and launch her own bid. to india next, where the general election is under way. all this week, the bbc has been speaking to influential voting blocs. amongst them, more than 18 million new, first—time voters heading to the polls. for more on this, i'm joined from kerala by our south asia...
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john swinney has become the seventh first minister of scotland. his appointment was rubber—stamped by the king before he was sworn in at the court of session in edinburgh. kate forbes has become scotland's youngest ever deputy first minister as mr swinney announced a largely unchanged cabinet team. is the privilege of my life and is the privilege of my life and i look forward to dedicating my future to serving the people of scotland as i have done so for so many years and to do this as first minister is an extraordinary opportunity to change life for the better and i intend to use every moment that's available to me to do so. the home secretary, james cleverly, has announced to parliament that a russian defence attache will be expelled from the uk for being a spy. he also told mps that he would remove the diplomatic status of a number of russian—owned properties which the government believed "had been used for intelligence purposes". prince harry has attended an event to mark a decade of the invictus games — the international sporting event
john swinney has become the seventh first minister of scotland. his appointment was rubber—stamped by the king before he was sworn in at the court of session in edinburgh. kate forbes has become scotland's youngest ever deputy first minister as mr swinney announced a largely unchanged cabinet team. is the privilege of my life and is the privilege of my life and i look forward to dedicating my future to serving the people of scotland as i have done so for so many years and to do this as first...
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their leaderjohn swinney has challenged keir starmer to produce an emergency budget if labour wins the election, to reverse what he called tory austerity cuts. our scotland correspondent lorna gordon is in glasgow. yeah, the snp leader has been out campaigning here in scotland's biggest city. he came to a community centre here in the east end of glasgow to set out his party possible economic arguments will stop he told me earlier that he could do business with whoever ends up could do business with whoever ends up becoming the next prime minister as long as they deliver for the people of scotland. he said that would mean ending public spending cuts. which, as he put it, had been inflicted on scotland by the conservatives and that he believed, he said, would continue if labour got into downing street. i am really, really worried that a labour government, in order to establish its financial credibility, or whatever they are doing, are simply going to sign up to prolonged austerity. now, as the first minister of scotland, responsible for enhancing our health and education services in scot
their leaderjohn swinney has challenged keir starmer to produce an emergency budget if labour wins the election, to reverse what he called tory austerity cuts. our scotland correspondent lorna gordon is in glasgow. yeah, the snp leader has been out campaigning here in scotland's biggest city. he came to a community centre here in the east end of glasgow to set out his party possible economic arguments will stop he told me earlier that he could do business with whoever ends up could do business...
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so, forjohn swinney today, meeting and greeting on the southside of glasgow, followed by a speech in the city's east end, and his pitch... we've demonstrated that decisions made in scotland are decisions for scotland, and that's the choice that people in this election have. he had a pop at the conservatives... austerity, brexit, the cost of living crisis, for all these reasons, the tory government deserves to be removed from office and the best way to do that is to vote snp to remove the tory mps in scotland, all six of them, at this election. ..and there was a pop at labour, too, criticising their promise not to put up income tax, national insurance and vat. they've signed up to the tight fiscal limits of the tories, they've signed up to tight borrowing. that is austerity on steroids. and look who was 30 miles away in greenock at around the same time. the labour leader, rather keen on nabbing a whole load of snp seats. the snp say they want you to vote to send a message. i don't want you to vote to send a message. i want you to vote to send a government. and he set out one of his ke
so, forjohn swinney today, meeting and greeting on the southside of glasgow, followed by a speech in the city's east end, and his pitch... we've demonstrated that decisions made in scotland are decisions for scotland, and that's the choice that people in this election have. he had a pop at the conservatives... austerity, brexit, the cost of living crisis, for all these reasons, the tory government deserves to be removed from office and the best way to do that is to vote snp to remove the tory...
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now, john swinney was asked about this potential challenge today. he said he would respect any democratic process, but did argue that a contest could potentially delay the party from rebuilding. but in terms of what's next, if a contest does happen, it will trigger a leadership battle, which could go on until the end of may. the 27th of may is the cutoff for the snp to choose its next leader. but if there isn't a contest, john swinney could be in the top job in the coming days. more that 30,000 properties in east sussex are still without water — after a pipe burst in remote woodland on thursday. southern water has apologised for the leak, but said it's hopeful the water supply could start to return to nearly 23,000 customers by this evening, with the remainder reconnected by tomorrow morning. bottled water stations are reopening for affected customers. a huge free concert by madonna has taken place in rio dejaneiro, with a crowd of over 1.5 million believed to have attended. i should warn you there are some flashing images in the pictures we are a
now, john swinney was asked about this potential challenge today. he said he would respect any democratic process, but did argue that a contest could potentially delay the party from rebuilding. but in terms of what's next, if a contest does happen, it will trigger a leadership battle, which could go on until the end of may. the 27th of may is the cutoff for the snp to choose its next leader. but if there isn't a contest, john swinney could be in the top job in the coming days. more that 30,000...
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one of them is the unity, john swinney as the new leader and also this understanding in the smp right now that if they are losing votes to labour and they are losing votes to labour and they are not losing them because they think that labour are going to get independence then you can see them really trying to nail certain messages down, go back down to the issues which we will see from john swinney today on his so—called day of action across scotland. i see that keir starmer is trying to create a real divide, isn't he? yes. i think when it comes to starmer and the scottish labour leader, the polls are suggesting that they could at least be mp —wise could deliver a significant chunk that labour needs uk- significant chunk that labour needs uk— wide. the idea is to put the foot in. uk- wide. the idea is to put the foot in. �* , , ., uk- wide. the idea is to put the footin. fl, .,, _ uk- wide. the idea is to put the footin. v , ., , , ., foot in. it's been a busy time for ou foot in. it's been a busy time for you guys. _ foot in. it's been a busy time for you guys. you _ foot in
one of them is the unity, john swinney as the new leader and also this understanding in the smp right now that if they are losing votes to labour and they are losing votes to labour and they are not losing them because they think that labour are going to get independence then you can see them really trying to nail certain messages down, go back down to the issues which we will see from john swinney today on his so—called day of action across scotland. i see that keir starmer is trying to...
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so, forjohn swinney today, meeting and greeting on the southside of glasgow, followed by a speech in the city's east end, and his pitch... we've demonstrated that decisions made in scotland are decisions for scotland, and that's the choice that people in this election have. he had a pop at the conservatives... austerity, brexit, the cost of living crisis, austerity, brexit, the cost of living crisis — for all these reasons, the tory government deserves to be removed from office and the best way to do that is to vote snp to remove the tory mps in scotland, all six of them, at this election. ..and there was a pop at labour, too, criticising their promise not to put up income tax, national insurance and vat. they've signed up to the tight fiscal limits of the tories, they've signed up to tight borrowing. that is austerity on steroids. and look who was 30 miles away in greenock at around the same time. the labour leader, rather keen on nabbing a whole load of snp seats. the snp say they want you to vote to send a message. i don't want you to vote to send a message. i want you to vote t
so, forjohn swinney today, meeting and greeting on the southside of glasgow, followed by a speech in the city's east end, and his pitch... we've demonstrated that decisions made in scotland are decisions for scotland, and that's the choice that people in this election have. he had a pop at the conservatives... austerity, brexit, the cost of living crisis, austerity, brexit, the cost of living crisis — for all these reasons, the tory government deserves to be removed from office and the best...
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to scotland now, wherejohn swinney is expected to announce his bid to be first minister. let's remind ourselves of who he is. he's been involved in politics for a long time, and is scotland's longest serving deputy first minister to date. he also served as leader of the scottish national party between 2000 and 2004, when the party was in opposition. a5 education secretary in 2020, he managed to survive a no—confidence vote over a controversial exam results policy — which the government was forced to u—turn on. a reminder that there is currently no leader of the snp or first minister after humza yousaf, the leader of the snp, resigned on monday following his calling to an end to the power—sharing agreement with the greens and this is mari mccullum. let's listen in. scotland's interests and a cause to which we all dedicate ourselves, so please show your appreciation with that forjohn swinney. applause
to scotland now, wherejohn swinney is expected to announce his bid to be first minister. let's remind ourselves of who he is. he's been involved in politics for a long time, and is scotland's longest serving deputy first minister to date. he also served as leader of the scottish national party between 2000 and 2004, when the party was in opposition. a5 education secretary in 2020, he managed to survive a no—confidence vote over a controversial exam results policy — which the government was...
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snp leader stephen flynn- _ may i congratulate john swinney and becoming _ may i congratulate john swinney and becoming scotland's first minister. mr speaker, as we await the imminent israeli _ mr speaker, as we await the imminent israeli incursion into rafah, where 1.2 israeli incursion into rafah, where 12 million — israeli incursion into rafah, where 1.2 million people are sheltering, including — 1.2 million people are sheltering, including 600,000 children, it has been _ including 600,000 children, it has been reported that united states has posed _ been reported that united states has posed an _ been reported that united states has posed an arm shipment to israel. the uk will— posed an arm shipment to israel. the uk will follow suit, won't it? mr uk will follow suit, won't it? speaker, uk will follow suit, won't it? ii speaker, the uk government itself doesn't directly ship arms to israel. when it comes to the situation in rafah, i have been very clear that we are deeply concerned about a full military incursion of rafah, given the devastating humanitarian impact. i have made th
snp leader stephen flynn- _ may i congratulate john swinney and becoming _ may i congratulate john swinney and becoming scotland's first minister. mr speaker, as we await the imminent israeli _ mr speaker, as we await the imminent israeli incursion into rafah, where 1.2 israeli incursion into rafah, where 12 million — israeli incursion into rafah, where 1.2 million people are sheltering, including — 1.2 million people are sheltering, including 600,000 children, it has been _ including...