4 h. ago John Swinney accused of being 'cowardly' over silence on single

Susan Smith, of For Women Scotland, accused Swinney of trying to “ride two horses” with his position on sex and gender self-ID.

Events

24 h. ago Struggling Scots tell local authorities to 'get their priorities right' after huge council tax hike

John Swinney's plea for limited hikes fell on deaf ears as all of them increased rates by at least 7.5 per cent.

Culture

28 h. ago First Minister John Swinney challenged over Dumfries and Galloway pylons project

The Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement project has been given planning approval - despite a Scottish Government reporter recommending refusal.

Politics

28 h. ago Ian Murray blasts John Swinney for 'shielding millionaires' from inheritance tax

The Scottish Secretary said the First Minister was "tough on nurses, soft on millionaires" during his speech at the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow.

Economics

29 h. ago Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’

US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safetyThe Trump administration is stripping away support for scientific research in the US and overseas that contains a word it finds particularly inconvenient: “climate.”The US government is withdrawing grants and other support for research that even references the climate crisis, academics have said, amid Donald Trump’s blitzkrieg upon environmental regulations and clean-energy development. Continue reading...

Politics

49 h. ago Why John Swinney will not demand White House apology for JD Vance abortion buffer zone comments

The Scottish Greens had demanded the White House make an apology for comments on abortion buffer zone legislation.

Events

50 h. ago John Swinney told to fix NHS rather than disciplining nurse in trans changing room row

The SNP leader has refused to comment on the tribunal case between Sandie Peggie and NHS Fife.

Politics

51 h. ago FMQs RECAP: John Swinney questioned on Sandie Peggie trans changing room row

John Swinney faced questions on single-sex spaces and trans rights.

Events

51 h. ago Scots face biggest council tax increases in 20 years as John Swinney blames 'enormous financial pressures'

John Swinney blamed "enormous financial pressures" caused by the previous Tory government at Westminster for the perilous state of many councils across Scotland.

Economics

52 h. ago John Swinney accused of 'harming public services' with SNP's gender debate

John Swinney is under fire to explain how public bodies including the NHS are navigating the Equality Act amid a political row over gender self-ID.

Politics

53 h. ago FMQs Live: John Swinney faces questions on Sandie Peggie trans changing room row

John Swinney faces questions on single-sex spaces and trans rights.

Events

59 h. ago John Swinney's fury at Labour over energy is distraction from SNP's failures

The SNP still needs to get its own house in order as it calls on the UK government to follow through on key energy plans.

Events

3 d. ago John Swinney on why he does not regret support for SNP's gender recognition reforms

John Swinney has stood by the Scottish Government’s gender recognition reforms despite Anas Sarwar having a change of heart.

Politics

3 d. ago I do not regret supporting gender reforms, says John Swinney

The First Minister said the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was “the product of careful consideration” and scrutiny by MSPs.

Politics

3 d. ago John Swinney criticised for ruling out reintroduction of lynx to Scotland

First Minister warned he is 'out of step' with public as poll finds six in ten support a managed, legal return of the species to the Scottish wildnerness.

Politics

3 d. ago John Swinney criticised for 'negative' view on lynx reintroduction as poll shows public support

The First Minister has sided with farmers over their opposition to attempts to secure legal permission to reintroduce lynx to Scotland.

Culture

3 d. ago Swinney urged to reconsider stance on lynx reintroduction amid poll support

The First Minister told farmers earlier this month his government would not reintroduce lynx.

Politics

3 d. ago Falkirk Council leader welcomes £25 million to spur on 'just transition' for Grangemouth

First Minister John Swinney says the cash will help Grangemouth play a key role in Scotland's Net Zero future

Economics

3 d. ago John Swinney vows £25m Grangemouth fund to kickstart hub's green future

John Swinney has called on the UK government to match his £25m Grangemouth just transition fund to push forward green energy plans for the site.

Economics

4 d. ago John Swinney pledges extra £25m to help Grangemouth workers as oil refinery prepares for shut down

More than 400 jobs will be lost when Scotland's last oil refinery ceases production in two months' time.

Economics