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Swinney Unveils £500M Childcare Plan Ahead of Elections

3/15/2026

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John Swinney (First Minister) announced at the SNP conference a £500 million annual childcare investment, extending coverage from nine months to end of primary school year-round if re-elected.
Swinney pledged to double the number of general practitioner (GP) walk-in clinics to 30 across Scotland.
He also pledged a £10 million recovery fund for Glasgow after a recent fire.
The announcements come ahead of the May elections, with questions about affordability.

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John Swinney (First Minister) announced at the SNP conference a £500 million annual childcare investment, extending coverage from nine months to end of primary school year-round if re-elected.
Swinney pledged to double the number of general practitioner (GP) walk-in clinics to 30 across Scotland.
He also pledged a £10 million recovery fund for Glasgow after a recent fire.
The announcements come ahead of the May elections, with questions about affordability.