13 h. ago John Swinney defends Health Secretary for taking chauffeur driven car to pub

The First Minister said the trip was "used in accordance with the rules".

Society

16 h. ago John Swinney describes Iran situation as 'horrendously dangerous' after Israel air strikes rock region

The First Minister warned "this is a profoundly serious moment for us all" amid fears the fragile region could be tipped into war.

Politics

37 h. ago John Swinney rejects calls for SNP leadership contest as he promises fresh independence drive

The First Minister also said "phase two" of his leadership would focus on the case for independence.

Politics

37 h. ago John Swinney pledges to do 'everything we can' to save jobs at Alexander Dennis

More than a century of bus manufacture in Falkirk could soon come to an end with cheap imports from China blamed.

Politics

38 h. ago John Swinney watched Air India plane crash with 'absolute horror' as Scots urged to call Foreign Office

John Swinney has spoken about the Air India crash that has appeared to kill all 242 people on board.

Events

38 h. ago John Swinney: SNP leadership challenge would not be a good idea

John Swinney, the First Minister, insisted he was not worried about internal critics.

Politics

39 h. ago We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney

It came as the bus manufacturer proposes to consolidate its UK operations in North Yorkshire and close its Falkirk factory.

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39 h. ago 'Sheer incompetence': John Swinney urged to cut taxes amid £1.1bn economic performance gap

The Scottish Conservatives say the First Minister should cut taxes following the Chancellor’s spending review.

Economics

40 h. ago Air India plane crash will bring 'unimaginable pain', First Minister John Swinney says

The flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off near the airport in Ahmedabad, western India, with 240 passengers on board.

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61 h. ago 400 jobs at risk as Alexander Dennis seeks to ‘consolidate’ bus manufacturing

The firm is looking to base its UK manufacturing work in Scarborough, with jobs in Falkirk and Larbert in Scotland now at risk of redundancy.

Events

62 h. ago John Swinney challenged to fix Scotland's housing emergency as Holyrood handed billlions in funding

SNP ministers have been urged to launch a "housing revolution" to end the rise in homelessness in recent years.

Economics

63 h. ago John Swinney carries out mini reshuffle of his top ministerial team

The First Minister made the new appointments less than a week after the SNP suffered a by-election defeat

Politics

63 h. ago Reeves says use of hotels for asylum seekers to end ‘in this parliament’ and NHS spending to rise 3% a year – UK politics live

Chancellor claims asylum move will save £1bn and says health spending represents a record cash investmentSpending review: key points at a glanceGreen party MPs and activists staged a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the Chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealthSenior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night to discuss removing John Swinney as party leader, The Herald has learned, following last week’s defeat in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse byelection.One of the 25 attendees said the first minister had two weeks to come up with a new strategy on independence — or risk facing a leadership...

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63 h. ago Mairi McAllan appointed as Housing Cabinet Secretary by John Swinney after reshuffle

Swinney has elevated housing to cabinet status and given the job to one of his top allies.

Society

64 h. ago PMQs: Starmer says there is ‘no easy answer’ to finding way of seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine – UK politics live

Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, asks prime minister about frozen Russian assets in the UK after sanctioning of two Israeli ministers on TuesdayGreen party MPs and activists staged a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the Chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealthSenior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night to discuss removing John Swinney as party leader, The Herald has learned, following last week’s defeat in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse byelection.One of the 25 attendees said the first minister had two weeks to come up with a new strategy on independence — or risk facing a leadership ch...

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68 h. ago SNP rebels plot to oust John Swinney as party leader after Hamilton by

It has been reported that 25 people were part of a summit which discussed Swinney's future.

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish Government refuses to rule out changes to pensioners’ winter payment

A spokesperson for John Swinney refused to rule out making changes in the wake of the UK Government’s U-turn on winter heating payments.

Politics

3 d. ago SNP Government refuses to rule out making changes to winter fuel payment scheme

A spokesman for First Minister John Swinney said the implications of Labour’s winter fuel U-turn are as ‘clear as mud’.

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3 d. ago John Swinney planning 'minimalist' reshuffle within days after by

The reshuffle is expected this week but could drag on until after the weekend.

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4 d. ago John Swinney accused of planning council tax freeze 'bribe' ahead of Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: A senior council figure said the First Minister did not rule out a freeze during a meeting with local authority leaders.

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