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John Swinney has claimed the campaign for Scottish independence has “turned a corner”

Turned a corner, Mr Swinney? What about the car crash you've caused?

'John Swinney claims that the independence campaign has turned a corner. Unfortunately the corner that has been turned is into a familiar cul-de-sac'

Celtic principal shareholder, Dermot Desmond, interim chairman Brian Wilson (left) and chief executive Michael Nicholson (right) at Celtic Park

Celtic principal shareholder, Dermot Desmond, interim chairman Brian Wilson (left) and chief executive Michael Nicholson (right) at Celtic Park

Dermot Desmond, your time's up: there must be a complete clear-out at Celtic

Medicare EMS provides

Medicare EMS provides

Emergency services company supporting the NHS enters administration after 20 years

NHS Golden Jubilee Director of Nursing Anne Marie Cavanagh and Chief Executive Carolynne O'Connor.

NHS Golden Jubilee Director of Nursing Anne Marie Cavanagh and Chief Executive Carolynne O'Connor.

NHS Golden Jubilee nurse director honoured for more than 40 years of service

Glasgow City Chambers, on George Square, photographed last month by Colin Mearns

Glasgow City Chambers, on George Square, photographed last month by Colin Mearns

One way to transform Glasgow: divide it out amongst its neighbouring councils

John Swinney pictured in Bute House last week. Can he get his Programme for Government through Holyrood?

John Swinney pictured in Bute House last week. Can he get his Programme for Government through Holyrood?

REBECCA McQUILLAN

Scottish Parliament

What we need now in Holyrood is grown-up politics, but is anyone listening?

'The NHS is far from the world-class health service that we have often, romantically, pretended it is'

'The NHS is far from the world-class health service that we have often, romantically, pretended it is'

Why Scotland's NHS doesn't need more money - it needs reform

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur during the final Stage 3 vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament in March. The bill was defeated.

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur during the final Stage 3 vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament in March. The bill was defeated.

Will our new MSPs please heed the people and bring in a new assisted dying bill?

Leading academics and medical professionals have called attention to the ties between universities and the NHS,.

Leading academics and medical professionals have called attention to the ties between universities and the NHS,.

Struggling universities will mean a struggling NHS, top academics argue

The main party leaders on the STV Leaders Debate programme last week with host Colin Mackay (centre)

The main party leaders on the STV Leaders Debate programme last week with host Colin Mackay (centre)

election special

The verdict on this campaign will be based not on apathy but on disgust

John Swinney pictured on the election trail

John Swinney pictured on the election trail

Don't be fooled: Swinney knows he's not getting indyref2

The Scottish Medicines Consortium approves new cancer drugs.

The Scottish Medicines Consortium approves new cancer drugs.

Scotland approves new cancer drugs to expand treatment options

Dr Rob Peel appointed Chair of the Scottish Medicines Consortium.

Dr Rob Peel appointed Chair of the Scottish Medicines Consortium.

New leader appointed to body deciding which medicines NHS Scotland uses

What to do if you or someone you know has meningitis symptoms

What to do if you or someone you know has meningitis symptoms

What is meningitis and is it contagious? Signs and symptoms you need to look out for

Professor Andrew Elder, outgoing President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

Professor Andrew Elder, outgoing President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh doctors sound alarm over future of NHS ahead of 'pivotal' election

Violence in hospitals has reached alarming levels

Violence in hospitals has reached alarming levels

So now our nurses need bodycams. How on earth did it come to this?

While arguments over the guilt of Lucy Letby (inset) continue, the Thirlwall Inquiry has been hearing damning evidence about NHS culture

While arguments over the guilt of Lucy Letby (inset) continue, the Thirlwall Inquiry has been hearing damning evidence about NHS culture

These might be the most important lessons for the NHS from Lucy Letby public inquiry

Corridor care conditions in hospitals have begun to be seen in Scotland

Corridor care conditions in hospitals have begun to be seen in Scotland

Short-sighted policies and inept leaders have led us to the misery of corridor care

Treatment of chickenpox in a child, applying anti-itch lotion to the symptoms of the virus.

Treatment of chickenpox in a child, applying anti-itch lotion to the symptoms of the virus.

Chickenpox vaccine to be rolled out on NHS for first time with MMR jab

Prefab houses solved a postwar crisis. Should we take similar action again?

Prefab houses solved a postwar crisis. Should we take similar action again?

Let's have a national prefab programme to solve our housing crisis

Many NHS staff are reported to be at risk of burnout

Many NHS staff are reported to be at risk of burnout

Want to fix the NHS? First, tackle the pernicious management culture

Nigel Farage is to return to Scotland early next month for a rally in the Falkirk area

Nigel Farage is to return to Scotland early next month for a rally in the Falkirk area

Scotland is ripe for Reform – and Falkirk will prove it

Ayr high street: NHS Ayrshire and Arran is facing an 'unprecedented' financial challenge

Ayr high street: NHS Ayrshire and Arran is facing an 'unprecedented' financial challenge

'Unprecedented': Scottish health board facing £129 million debt

Should we be praising the NHS more instead of knocking it?

Should we be praising the NHS more instead of knocking it?

Can we stop knocking the NHS and start focusing on the incredible things it does?

PPE Medpro is a consortium led by Baroness Mone’s husband

PPE Medpro is a consortium led by Baroness Mone’s husband

PPE firm linked to Michelle Mone fails to pay back Covid money to the government

I have something of a soft spot for the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI)

I have something of a soft spot for the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI)

I’ve got an idea to improve the NHS – just cut more staff?

NHS Scotland is struggling to cope

NHS Scotland is struggling to cope

Medics are right - politicians should consider charges in Scotland's NHS

This comes as data shows the Scottish Government are missing key A&E waiting-time targets.

This comes as data shows the Scottish Government are missing key A&E waiting-time targets.

Swinney ‘totally out of touch’ as A&E patients face up to 15-hour wait

Getting help for neurodivergent children is a stressful process

Getting help for neurodivergent children is a stressful process

REBECCA McQUILLAN

A child's distress, a parent's tears: the sheer hell of waiting for ADHD help

Ticks spread infections including babesia, Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis

Ticks spread infections including babesia, Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis

Vigilance urged over tick bites as summer temperatures rise

Are we building too many large houses?

Are we building too many large houses?

Whatever happened to our sense of moderation? It's time to take a step back

NHS England is to bring out a new app

NHS England is to bring out a new app

A doctor in your pocket? More like a hypochondriacs’ charter

A recent pro-trans demonstration at the EHCR office in Glasgow

A recent pro-trans demonstration at the EHCR office in Glasgow

Why must they insist on this needless humiliation of trans people?

A bruising ordeal: Labour Deputy leader Angela Rayner, PM Sir Keir Starmer, and a tearful Rachel Reeves

A bruising ordeal: Labour Deputy leader Angela Rayner, PM Sir Keir Starmer, and a tearful Rachel Reeves

Labour's reform agenda is over. The rebels have taken charge

Does the NHS management structure put too much strain on doctors and nurses?

Does the NHS management structure put too much strain on doctors and nurses?

We must address the massive problem of over-management if we are to succeed

We should be proud of our nurses and doctors. However there is no rational reason to be proud of the NHS

We should be proud of our nurses and doctors. However there is no rational reason to be proud of the NHS

Let's have a conversation about debunking the NHS as a national cult

Nigel Farage greets his supporters on College Green in Westminster on June 24, 2016, the day after Britain voted to leave the European Union.

Nigel Farage greets his supporters on College Green in Westminster on June 24, 2016, the day after Britain voted to leave the European Union.

We've suffered enough from the disaster of Brexit. It's time to go back

NHS ‘dying’ says BMA chair as third of Scots turn to private healthcare

NHS ‘dying’ says BMA chair as third of Scots turn to private healthcare

British Medical Association

NHS ‘dying’ says BMA chair as third of Scots turn to private healthcare

Would the setting up of convalescent homes end bed blocking?

Would the setting up of convalescent homes end bed blocking?

Independence could help us end bed blocking and reduce waiting times

Why should the NHS remain a sacred cow?

Why should the NHS remain a sacred cow?

Sorry, but if we really want better public services, the NHS will have to take a hit

NHS Western Isles has embraced sustainability

NHS Western Isles has embraced sustainability

Health board introduces 25p surcharge on single-use drink cups

'The best way to make people want to come here is to offer them a great incentive to work and live here'

'The best way to make people want to come here is to offer them a great incentive to work and live here'

Face it - why on earth would anyone want to come to live in Scotland today?

Donald Trump. Image: Niall Carson / PA Wire

Donald Trump. Image: Niall Carson / PA Wire

Scotland may need to keep in Donald Trump's good books if it wants to achieve growth

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner campaigning in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election last week

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner campaigning in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election last week

Labour's 'sunlight of hope' is now the darkness of despair

A busy layby on the NC500

A busy layby on the NC500

Never mind campervans, look at what the NC500 has done to the price of accommodation

Report on Scots' concerns should sound alarm bells for political parties.

Report on Scots' concerns should sound alarm bells for political parties.

Cost of living crisis

Should a new report on Scots' top concerns sound alarm bells for politicians?

There was some cheer for Anas Sarwar last week when his party won a council by-election in East Dunbartonshire

There was some cheer for Anas Sarwar last week when his party won a council by-election in East Dunbartonshire

Scottish Labour

Brian Wilson: By-elections show voters are good at finding a way to say 'Not the SNP'

Can the SNP find the answer to the problems of our over-stretched hospitals?

Can the SNP find the answer to the problems of our over-stretched hospitals?

Andy Maciver: NHS could bring pain for Swinney. Does he have the stomach for a cure?

NHS Scotland has spent over £900 million on temporary nurses and consultants since 2019.

NHS Scotland has spent over £900 million on temporary nurses and consultants since 2019.

NHS spent over £900 million on agency nurses and locum doctors

Scotland has far fewer hospital beds than the European average

Scotland has far fewer hospital beds than the European average

Letters: Scotland must increase the number of hospital beds

The First Minister said there are measures in place to report sexual assaults in Scotland's hospitals.

The First Minister said there are measures in place to report sexual assaults in Scotland's hospitals.

First Minister condemns 'absolutely abhorrent' sexual attacks in hospitals

Robert had to lie on the ground at A&E in Wishaw for five and a half hours

Robert had to lie on the ground at A&E in Wishaw for five and a half hours

A&E waiting times

Swinney admits NHS care 'not good enough' for some Scots due to 'acute pressure'

Conservative shadow health secretary Sandhesh Gulhane

Conservative shadow health secretary Sandhesh Gulhane

Letters: Stop bitching about the SNP when the NHS is being hobbled by the UK

Scotland is second only to London among UK locations in attracting new inward investment projects

Scotland is second only to London among UK locations in attracting new inward investment projects

Scottish devolution

Letters: It's high time we gave the SNP credit for its successes