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John Swinney vows to bring ‘radical change’ to Scotland’s public services

Swinney says reform will focus on early intervention, prevention and services centered on people as Scotland faces a projected £5 billion budget gap.

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The Scottish First Minister said public service reform would be a key part of the next five-year term at Holyrood.

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Swinney vows ‘radical change’ as swingeing public sector cuts loom

The SNP leader has warned his government will be required to “embrace very actively” vast cuts to the public sector when he sets out his prospectus tomorrow.

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John Swinney vows to bring ‘radical change’ to Scotland’s public services

The Scottish First Minister said public service reform would be a key part of the next five-year term at Holyrood.

·London, United Kingdom
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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