John Swinney ‘very optimistic’ SNP will win 2026 Holyrood election
John Swinney has expressed confidence that he will cling onto power in the 2026 Holyrood election after Sir Keir Starmer’s ...
Alex Salmond Slammed Tony Blair And John Swinney In Final Tweet Just Hours Before Death
Former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, died unexpectedly today at age 69, just three hours after posting a scathing ...
Swinney pushes Starmer for investment at Edinburgh meeting
Scotland’s First Minister pushed Sir Keir Starmer for more public investment in his government’s budget at the end of the ...
John Swinney warns Scots jails 'bursting at the seams' as more prisoners set to be released early
The First Minister warned the safety of prison officers and inmates was being threatened by overcrowding in some jails.
Swinney’s direct line to No 10 casts doubt on Sue Gray’s new position
Sue Gray’s new role as Sir Keir Starmer’s “regions and nations” envoy appears to be in doubt after he told Scotland’s First Minister they would deal with each other directly. Speaking following a ...
Summit should provide opportunity to ‘speak frankly about big issues’ – Swinney
The first meeting of the Council of the Nations and Regions should provide an opportunity to “speak frankly about the big ...