Devolution needs power to work
Press Review 25 February 2003
John Swinney - leader of the Scottish National Party
Interview 10 February 2003
Question: On fishing, has London sold out Edinburgh, or has Edinburgh sold out the fishermen?
SNP could work within devolution, says Swinney
News Article 10 February 2003
An SNP-led administration in the Scottish parliament could continue to make devolution work, John Swinney has said.
Devolution failing Scots says Swinney
News Article 3 February 2003
As Scotland gears up for the Holyrood elections, John Swinney has mounted his latest attack on the devolution settlement.
My role is 'critical' insists Liddell
News Article 27 January 2003
Scottish secretary Helen Liddell has insisted that her role in government is "a fairly critical one".
Liddell on the defensive
Press Review 27 January 2003
Scots crofters triumph despite 'Marxist' taunts
Press Review 24 January 2003
Scots moving to independence says Swinney
News Article 22 January 2003
John Swinney has welcomed a new poll showing strong public support for the "big idea" of Scottish independence.
New row over Scottish parliament project
News Article 18 January 2003
The Scottish parliament project was at the centre of a new row on Friday after it was announced that the projected costs have been increased yet again.
Holyrood lambasts Blair's Iraqi position
Press Review 17 January 2003
Peers call for cabinet downsizing
News Article 15 January 2003
Helen Liddell and Peter Hain have rejected a call by peers for their cabinet positions to be scrapped.
MSPs survive threatened cull
Press Review 19 December 2002
Liddell announces Holyrood decision
News Article 18 December 2002
Helen Liddell has announced that the size of the Scottish parliament will not change despite a proposed reduction in the number of Westminster MPs.
Scots 'disaffected' but back parliament
News Article 17 December 2002
There is increasing support for the Scottish parliament to be granted more power, according to a new study.
Culled Scots MPs angry
Press Review 16 December 2002
