23 h. ago John Swinney knife crime response to Kayden Moy death is welcome but more needs done

"Punishment is a key part of the justice system, but stopping young people carrying knives in the first place is also essential."

Events

36 h. ago SNP Government has 'no plan' to end Scotland's housing emergency as spending on affordable homes drops

A leading housing charity blasted John Swinney's Government and said it was time for ministers to be "frank" with the public.

Politics

37 h. ago SNP told to take 'tougher approach' to tackle youth knife crime after 'sickening rise'

Carrying a knife is “dangerous” and “damaging”, John Swinney has warned young Scots as he condemned recent violence.

Events

38 h. ago John Swinney insists Scotland is 'safe' as Kayden Moy becomes third knife crime teen to die in a year

The First Minister today responded to an open letter published in the Daily Record calling for action to stop a rise in violence among young Scots.

Events

47 h. ago John Swinney warns Donald Trump tariffs on whisky are 'very damaging' to Scottish economy

EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister said the removal of the 10 per cent levy on Scotch exported to the US must be a "negotiating priority".

Events

3 d. ago John Swinney's poundshop Farage act is a price gladly worth paying

Scotland’s fishing industry has been “surrendered” by the UK government and “negotiated away” during the talks to reset Brexit.

Economics

4 d. ago New recruitment campaign to help find more Scots foster carers launches to mark Foster Care Fortnight

The Scottish Government initiative, which was announced by First Minister John Swinney, aims to support the recruitment of more local authority foster carers and raise awareness of the benefits of fostering.

Politics

4 d. ago John Swinney speaks out on Celtic celebrations and Aberdeen player Jack MacKenzie's injury

John Swinney has vented his frustration at violent scenes following this weekend’s Premiership matches.

Sport

4 d. ago John Swinney condemns football fans who left Glasgow 'damaged and disrupted'

The First Minister said Glasgow had been left with "a lot of cleaning up to do" following the unofficial street party.

Sport

4 d. ago Winter fuel payment Scotland: John Swinney announces date for £100 payment for pensioners

John Swinney has announced a timeline for Scots to get a special universal pension age winter fuel payment.

Economics

4 d. ago Winter fuel payment to be brought back for over one million Scots on St Andrew's Day

EXCLUSIVE: First Minister John Swinney told the Record the new Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be paid by November 30th.

Economics

4 d. ago My SNP Government will bring back the Winter Fuel Payment by St Andrew's Day

Writing in the Daily Record, First Minister John Swinney confirms when the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be paid.

Politics

5 d. ago John Swinney declares SNP ‘healed’ a year after taking helm of ‘fractured’ party

The First Minister took office in May last year at a tumultuous time for the SNP.

Politics

8 d. ago SNP ferry fiasco costs hit '£1 billion' as John Swinney told Scots can't trust him with taxpayers' cash

The Ferguson Marine shipyard, which was nationalised by SNP ministers in 2019, has struggled to complete an order for two new car ferries.

Economics

8 d. ago John Swinney accused of 'deeply concerning answer' over Glen Rosa ferry fiasco

First Minister challenged to confirm ferry cost has increased to £460 million.

Politics

9 d. ago Readers' Letters: SNP must be worried as experienced MSPs abandon Holyrood

Reader is unsurprised to see John Swinney put spotlight on Scottish independence once again

Politics

1 week ago SNP and Labour leaders line up against Scottish assisted dying law ahead of Holyrood vote TONIGHT

First Minister John Swinney, his deputy Kate Forbes, and Nicola Sturgeon have all pledged to oppose legislation in a crunch vote at Holyrood this evening.

Politics

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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