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Scotland’s first minister calls for release of Sikh activist jailed in India for seven years

Scotland’s first minister John Swinney has called for the release of a Sikh blogger imprisoned in India for almost seven years. Jagtar Singh Johal, a 36-year-old activist from Dumbarton, was arrested during a visit to India’s northern state of Punjab ...

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First minister calls for release of Scots Sikh imprisoned in India

The first minister has said he is “gravely concerned” about the continued detention of a Scottish Sikh man in prison in India. John Swinney called for the immediate release of Jagtar Singh Johal who has been held for almost seven years in connection with alleged terror offences.

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Swinney calls for release of Sikh activist jailed in India for seven years

Jagtar Singh Johal is said to have been tortured with electric shocks and faces the death penalty as a result of campaigning for Sikh rights.

First Minister John Swinney unveils plans to eradicate child poverty in Programme for Government

Mr Swinney's speech to the Scottish parliament came just 24 hours after Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced a £500m ...

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Trans boss of Scottish rape crisis centre quits after ‘failing female victims’

The transgender boss of a Scottish rape crisis centre has resigned after a damning report found that victims of sexual ...

Starmer to lead new Council of Nations and Regions with devolved First Ministers

The Prime Minister said the new body would allow for political leaders from the four administrations to look at challenges ...

First Minister John Swinney feels the pressure as poll reveals latest devastating blow

JUST three in ten voters feel favourably towards under-fire John Swinney, a poll reveals. And most Scots believe the SNP Government is not performing well in 13 key areas. Survation’s research ...

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Feud Between Elon Musk And Scottish Politician Humza Yousaf Escalates As Accusations Fly Of Racism And 'Dangerous' Behavior

Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the US Capitol on July 24, 2024. Yousaf, a Muslim member of the Scottish Parliament and former First Minister of Scotland, first drew the ire of Musk in 2023 after an old ...

SNP warned of 'act of revenge' as one party could force humiliating Scottish snap election

If the Scottish Government's Budget fails to pass, First Minister John Swinney would likely be compelled to dissolve the ...

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Scotland's first minister sets out pared-back programme for government

Scottish first minister John Swinney has set out the SNP's 2024-25 programme for government – and accused Westminster of ...

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Scottish first minister pledges support for ‘deep tech companies’

In delivering to fellow members of the Scottish Parliament details of his first programme for government, John Swinney has ...

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Former Scottish First Minister visits Philippines

New Delhi: Former First Minister of Scotland Lord Jack McConnell visited the Philippines on 27th August, accompanying His ...

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Deputy First Minister accuses Truss of a contempt for Scotland

The opinions in Politics.co.uk's Comment section are those of the author. Deputy First Minister John Swinney has accused Liz Truss of a contempt for Scotland. Ms Truss, speaking at a hustings ...

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SNP ministers accused of making ‘political choice’ to cut winter fuel payment in Scotland

SNP ministers have been accused of making a “political choice” to scrap universal winter fuel payments in Scotland after they ...

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