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John Swinney

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 First Minister of Scotland, @theSNP Leader, Promoted by John Swinney, Ericht Lane, Blairgowrie, PH10 6AL

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Tonight, the people of Scotland have emphatically renewed their trust in the SNP. However you voted, I will be the First Minister for all of Scotland, and work every day to build a better future.
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As an independent country, Scotland would not have to put up with soaring energy bills and more Budget cuts. We would ensure our wealth works for the people who live here, not Westminster.
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🧵 This UK Budget completely fails to meet the moment. We will replicate the £100 support for fuel bills, but the UK Government has failed to cut energy bills by £300 as promised.
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The Budget also betrays carbon capture in Scotland, and will cut the Scottish Government's budget by around £650 million next year. Yet again, Scotland has been treated as an afterthought.
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More investment. More opportunities for Scottish businesses. More good jobs coming to Scotland. That’s what stronger links with India will deliver for Scotland. I am working to make the most of these relationships to grow our economy and improve people’s lives.
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Scotland’s world-class universities have so much to offer, and it’s exciting to see the University of Aberdeen's newly opened campus in Mumbai. Great to meet students today who are preparing to study in Scotland, as we build on the connections between Scotland and India.
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Scotland is committed to strengthening trade and investment with Maharashtra, India’s largest state economy. In Mumbai, First Minister @JohnSwinney met Praveen Pardeshi, Chief Economic Adviser to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, to discuss opportunities for collaboration.
First Minister John Swinney speaking with the Chief Economic Adviser to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra at a boardroom meeting. Several people in business attire are seated around a table with water glasses visible.

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My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the two people who have tragically lost their lives as a result of Storm Boelo. My thoughts are with all those affected by the damage, and I thank the emergency services working through the night to keep people safe.
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The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) has just convened, and the amber warning for wind remains in place in Scotland until 9pm tonight. To stay safe, please keep following the latest advice. My thanks to our emergency services and to everyone for playing their part.
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An amber warning for wind is in place across most of Scotland from 9pm tonight until 9pm on Sunday. Please take this warning seriously, follow the latest advice and stay up to date with the forecast.
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An amber weather alert is in place for much of Scotland, and the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) has been activated to closely monitor the situation. Please take care, check ahead, and follow advice if you are planning to travel over the weekend.
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An amber weather warning for wind is in place for most of Scotland from 9pm today to 9pm on Sunday. Strong winds are expected to cause disruption in these areas. Keep up-to-date with the forecast and visit ready.scot for advice.
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Hundreds of well-paid jobs are being created at the UK’s first High-Voltage Direct Current subsea cable factory in the Highlands. Opened today by First Minister @JohnSwinney, the £350 million Sumitomo facility supports the clean energy transition. More: sumitomoelectric.com/press/2…
First Minister John Swinney with atendees at Sumitomo Electric Subsea Cable Factory Opening.

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First Minister John Swinney with atendees at Sumitomo Electric Subsea Cable Factory Opening.

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Trade with India offers a “golden opportunity” for Scotland, First Minister @JohnSwinney has said. Ahead of flying to Delhi, he visited @HeathrowAirport where £300m of Scottish salmon - the UK's top food export - passes through each year. Read more: gov.scot/news/golden-opportu…
First Minister John Swinney visits Heathrow cold storage. Photo credit: Heathrow

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First Minister John Swinney visits Heathrow cold storage. Photo credit: Heathrow

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FM @JohnSwinney met India’s Commerce and Industry Minister @PiyushGoyal Finance Minister @nsitharaman and Minister of State for Commerce and Industry @JitinPrasada in Delhi. @scotgov research suggests Scotland-India trade opportunities could exceed £3 billion a year by 2030.
First Minister John Swinney and India’s Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, shaking hands during a meeting, with British and Indian flags displayed in the background.

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India's Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, and First Minister John Swinney seated in discussion during a bilateral meeting, with a table and floral arrangement between them.

ALT India's Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, and First Minister John Swinney seated in discussion during a bilateral meeting, with a table and floral arrangement between them.

First Minister John Swinney and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, seated in discussion during a meeting, with Indian and British flags displayed in the background.

ALT First Minister John Swinney and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, seated in discussion during a meeting, with Indian and British flags displayed in the background.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney met @ombirlakota, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of Parliament, in Delhi today. They discussed strengthening the growing relationship between Scotland and India across education, culture, trade and sport and parliamentary links.
First Minister John Swinney and Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, stand together holding a copy of the Constitution of India. An Indian flag is visible in the background.

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“Scotland is ready to be a partner in India's energy transition.” First Minister @JohnSwinney addressed the Renewable Energy India Expo 2026 in Delhi, highlighting opportunities for Scotland and India to collaborate in areas such as offshore wind, hydrogen and clean energy.
First Minister John Swinney, wearing a dark suit, delivers a speech from a lectern at the Renewable Energy India Expo. A screen in the background displays the event name "Renewable Energy India Expo".

ALT First Minister John Swinney, wearing a dark suit, delivers a speech from a lectern at the Renewable Energy India Expo. A screen in the background displays the event name "Renewable Energy India Expo".

First Minister John Swinney, wearing a suit, speaks with three men in business attire on the exhibition floor at the Renewable Energy India Expo. Hanging planters are visible in the background.

ALT First Minister John Swinney, wearing a suit, speaks with three men in business attire on the exhibition floor at the Renewable Energy India Expo. Hanging planters are visible in the background.

First Minister John Swinney, wearing a suit, stands on stage alongside attendees in business attire at the Renewable Energy India Expo.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to strengthen ties between Scotland and Gujarat. They signed an MoU to deepen cooperation across business, education, research, sport and government.
First Minister John Swinney with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. They are shaking hands.

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First Minister John Swinney with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. They are holding the signed MoU to the camera and looking at the camera.

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First Minister John Swinney with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. They are at a roundtable with stakeholders.

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More than 9,000 Indian students were enrolled at Scottish universities in 2024/25. In Ahmedabad, First Minister @JohnSwinney met students and university leaders to explore opportunities for academic partnerships and encourage more learners to choose Scotland.
First Minister John Swinney speaking during a roundtable discussion with university representatives and stakeholders seated around a table.

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Addressing the gender gap in sports is key to helping more women and girls get active. Ahead of Women and Girls in Sport Week, First Minister @JohnSwinney visited @VijayiBharat_SA to discuss their work with women and girls and strengthen sports links between Scotland and India.
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I was delighted to be welcomed to Gujarat today by Chief Minister the Hon. Bhupendra Patel. We signed a landmark MoU which will deepen the partnership between Scotland and Gujarat in a range of areas. After the success of Glasgow 2026, we wish them all the best for 2030! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇳
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Delighted to sign a landmark MoU with the Scottish Government in Gandhinagar today, in the esteemed presence of Scotland's First Minister, Mr. @JohnSwinney. This partnership strongly aligns with Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji's vision for sustainable development and building robust global relations. Our collaboration will deeply focus on renewable energy, sports, trade, investment, education, skilling, innovation and cultural exchange. As a national leader in green energy, Gujarat will soon send a delegation to Scotland to study their globally recognized expertise in the offshore wind sector to harness our vast coastline's potential. Additionally, as Gujarat prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, Scotland’s experience in organizing the 2026 edition in Glasgow will be invaluable. We look forward to their guidance in developing world-class sports infrastructure and a strong fitness culture. I am confident this MoU will drive shared prosperity and build a highly productive partnership between Gujarat and Scotland! 🇮🇳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @scotgov
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By strengthening trade links with India, we can support jobs and economic growth across Scotland. That’s why I’m here with a trade delegation, helping Scottish businesses reach new markets and showing what our country has to offer. Part of my interview with CNN18 earlier. 👇
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