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John Swinney
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving John Swinney, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Climate · United KingdomEnvironmental protest at John Swinney’s residence over new gas plant
Environmental activists dressed in Halloween masks gathered at Bute House in Edinburgh on Saturday, protesting the Scottish Government’s decision to allow a new 900 MW gas‑fired power station at Peterhead. Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Kate Whitaker called the approval a catastrophic failure, while a government spokesperson reiterated the net‑zero 2045 commitment.
United Kingdom2 min readTrust 68 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Politics · United KingdomJohn Swinney pledges public control of Scotland's buses by 2031
Scotland's bus services are to be brought under public control by 2031, First Minister John Swinney announced. Legislation will be introduced next year, a move that has drawn strong criticism from bus operators. Swinney also unveiled a £30 million fund to tackle racism.
United Kingdom3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · United KingdomJohn Swinney announces £500m Edinburgh Airport investment
Edinburgh Airport will receive £500 million in investment over the next five years to expand terminals, facilities, and infrastructure. First Minister John Swinney called the funding a 'massive boost' to Scotland's economy, while airport chief executive Gordon Dewar highlighted expected improvements to customer experience.
United Kingdom3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Politics · United Kingdom
SNP, Plaid Cymru, Sinn Féin Sign Pact for Self-Determination
Leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru, and Sinn Féin met in Cardiff to sign a memorandum of understanding calling for self-determination and independence referendums. The meeting followed US President Donald Trump's public support for Irish unity.
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Politics · United KingdomAnas Sarwar leaves Holyrood to join House of Lords as UK trade minister
Anas Sarwar, who led Scottish Labour until July 2024, resigned from Holyrood to take a seat in the House of Lords and a post as UK trade minister. He was sworn in on 12 September, wearing traditional robes and taking the title Baron Sarwar of Maxwell Park. His appointment drew criticism from Scotland’s first minister.
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Politics · United KingdomElizabeth Quigley resigns from BBC citing MS and facial pain
BBC Scotland journalist Elizabeth Quigley, wife of First Minister John Swinney, has resigned from her role on health grounds. She cited trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing facial pain, alongside her existing diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
United Kingdom3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20