John Swinney leads SNP to record fifth Holyrood victory
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Anas Sarwar fails in bid to oust John Swinney and SNP from power at Holyrood
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Swinney fails to win majority but says SNP ‘emphatically’ won Holyrood election
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Starmer refuses to shift ‘left or right’ amid pressure over electoral mauling
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Swinney fails to win majority, but says SNP ‘emphatically’ won Holyrood election
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Chris Packham says David Attenborough has been ‘enormous mentor over the years’
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Greens storm London as elections earthquake leaves Keir Starmer on brink
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Two transgender MSPs elected to Holyrood in first for Scottish parliament
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Sir David Attenborough celebrated for ‘lifetime of extraordinary service’
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Reform leader Offord brands opponents ‘disrespectful’ at end of election count
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John Swinney leads SNP to record fifth Holyrood victory
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Prince of Wales celebrates David Attenborough’s ‘profound’ influence
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