'No cat ban in Scotland', John Swinney confirms
The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife.
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John Swinney: The SNP will never give in to extremist voices
My pledge to the people of Scotland is that the SNP will never give in to these extremist voices – we will take on Farage, his toxic politics and his disastrous Brexit every step of the way.
Exasperated Swinney forced to deny he plans to ban cat ownership in Scotland
Scotland’s first minister has been forced to knock down reports that the government is considering banning cats. John Swinney ...
Scotland denies rumored plans to ban cats after commission suggests restricting feline ownership to protect birds
An idependent report recommended the Scottish government place “restrictions” on cat ownership in specific rural areas ...
Cats won’t be banned in Scotland, the government confirms
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission said cats kill at least 700 million birds and other animals each year in the U.K. It ...
John Swinney under pressure to sack SNP Housing Minister as homelessness crisis grows
Labour said it was "unthinkable" for Paul McLennan to stay in his job at a time more than 10,000 children are living in ...
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First Minister's Questions: Swinney pressed on NHS recovery and Heathrow runway
Last year, First Minister John Swinney insisted the target could still be met and recognised it "requires changes in behaviour from members of the public". Audit Scotland says in order to achieve ...
John Swinney denies pet cats could be banned in Scotland to help protect wildlife
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Swinney: Bank of Scotland closures 'failing' communities
John Swinney has accused a major banking group of “failing” Scottish communities amid looming bank closures. Lloyds Banking Group announced 14 Bank of Scotland branches will close across the ...