6 h. ago Cutting immigration will 'damage' Scottish economy and hit NHS recruitment, warns John Swinney

The SNP leader criticised the Prime Minister's choice of language as he announced a plan to restrict immigration - and claimed Starmer was "terrified" of Nigel Farage.

Events

7 h. ago Linlithgow MSP welcomes her party’s programme for government for the next year

First Minister John Swinney has promised 100,000 additional GP appointments, scrapping peak rail fares for good and introduces a range of measures to grow the Scottish economy nationally and internationally.

Politics

32 h. ago John Swinney says Scottish independence will be 'central' to SNP 2026 election campaign

The First Minister said he would use the next 12 months to push his argument that Scots would be better off if they voted to end the Union.

Politics

33 h. ago 'Absolute folly': John Swinney slams plans to overhaul immigration and axe care worker visas

The Labour UK government is to set out its plans on immigration, including ending care worker visas and reducing low-skilled visas.

Economics

36 h. ago John Swinney must explain how he'll get Scottish steel plants back in operation

This week has shown there must be no doubt – the UK government is championing international trade with renewed passion and purpose.

Politics

53 h. ago John Swinney leads tributes after Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84

Sir Tom, who founded the garage chain Kwik Fit, died at his Edinburgh home on Friday.

Events

53 h. ago John Swinney leads tributes to Sir Tom Farmer after 'outstanding' businessman's death

John Swinney paid an emotional tribute to Sir Tom Farmer after the businessman's death at the age of 84.

Events

64 h. ago Scotrail let down by 'black holes' in network with passengers put off by 'uncertainty'

EXCLUSIVE: Ideas on how to further improve the rail network in Scotland have been shared after John Swinney announced peak time fares would be scrapped.

Politics

3 d. ago SNP split on Assisted Dying as minister declares support despite John Swinney opposition

Shirley-Anne Somerville, the Social Justice Secretary, said the issue is one that "touches the lives of people across the whole of Scotland".

Politics

4 d. ago Why John Swinney branded the Tories a 'disgusting organisation' in highly

The row between John Swinney and Douglas Ross erupted over the £19,000 increase government ministers received last month.

Politics

4 d. ago John Swinney to vote against Assisted Dying being legalised in Scotland after 'agonising' over decision

MSPs will be given a free vote on the controversial legislation next week.

Politics

4 d. ago John Swinney reveals how he will vote on assisted dying next week in 'incredibly difficult' decision

John Swinney has indicated how he will vote on the assisted dying legislation coming before the Scottish Parliament next week

Politics

4 d. ago John Swinney accused of 'pathetic con' over major SNP pledge on GP appointments

A pledge on GP appointments, which was a major commitment in John Swinney’s Programme for Government, has been attacked at First Minister’s Questions

Politics

4 d. ago Stephen Flynn denies SNP leadership bid as he praises John Swinney as 'best politician in Scotland'

Flynn is standing for Holyrood next year and is expected to quit Westminster soon after.

Politics

4 d. ago Readers' Letters: Make Scotland better in name of those who died for VE Day

John Swinney’s Programme for Government failed to impress correspondents

Events

4 d. ago Scottish independence rears its head again as John Swinney talks up IndyRef2 prospects

John Swinney is hoping the rise of Reform will push more Scots towards supporting the end of the Union.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘No winners’ from further military escalation in Kashmir, warns Swinney

First Minister John Swinney said growing tensions in the region would be ‘worrying’ for Indian and Pakistani communities in Scotland.

Events

5 d. ago John Swinney has left Scottish independence alone for 12 months

First Minister John Swinney has pulled the trigger on putting the campaign for Scottish independence back on the agenda of Scottish politics.

Politics

5 d. ago Five more years of Swinney would be ‘catastrophic’ for Scotland, Findlay warns

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay hit out at both the Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in a speech.

Events

5 d. ago John Swinney says he does not feel 'scared' for his job because of Stephen Flynn

The First Minister said that the SNP Westminster leader is "one of our team" who "will make a great contribution to the Scottish Parliament."

Transport