10 h. ago John Swinney backs pause in asylum seekers being sent to Glasgow as city faces homelessness crisis

The First Minister backed up SNP-led Glasgow council over calls for a temporary suspension.

Events

16 h. ago John Swinney's revival of the SNP has given his party a shot at a fifth term in office

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the SNP leader has given his party a good chance of winning an election they should be losing easily.

Society

33 h. ago John Swinney 'does not recall' asking questions about botched exam model during pandemic

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) developed plans that scrapped exams and based grades on a mix of teacher estimates and the historic attainment of schools.

Events

34 h. ago I don’t recall asking questions of botched Covid exam model, says Swinney

The First Minister appeared before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

Politics

36 h. ago John Swinney accused of lacking 'urgency' over need to close schools when Covid

Swinney, who was serving as Education Secretary in 2020, told the UK Covid Inquiry that shuttering schools was "not our preferred scenario".

Politics

38 h. ago John Swinney accused of 'dangerous dishonesty' as SNP leader insists Scotland 'on path to independence'

John Swinney has claimed that “Scotland is on a pathway to independence”.

Politics

38 h. ago Keir Starmer's days as Prime Minister 'over' if SNP wins Holyrood majority

First Minister John Swinney made the prediction on the eve of the SNP conference in Aberdeen

Politics

39 h. ago Hundreds of drug dealers 'walking free' across Scotland over claims of court delays

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar accused John Swinney of being unable to "run a court system that sends drug dealers to prison".

Events

64 h. ago John Swinney 'appalled' by Tommy Robinson as he warns Scots of 'dangers' of UK's 'rightward drift'

The First Minister said he wanted to champion a society in Scotland that was "tolerant, inclusive and welcoming".

Events

65 h. ago Scotland 'reaching the limits of devolution' as John Swinney blames Westminster for drop in living standards

The First Minister denied the SNP was running out of steam after 18 years in power as he repeated his belief that only independence could fix the country's most serious problems.

Politics

66 h. ago Scots households would be £10,000 better off with independence, paper claims

First Minister John Swinney warned of a ‘rightward shift’ in the UK.

Economics

3 d. ago John Swinney to unveil another white paper on Scottish independence and urge voters to choose 'fresh start'

The SNP Government previously shelved its long-running series of white papers on independence after the public lost interest.

Politics

3 d. ago Palestine protest held at Edinburgh University to mark October 7 attacks as John Swinney hatred claims denied

A Scottish University principal has warned protesters not to fall into the trap” of moving to “justify or glorify acts of gratuitous violence against innocents”.

Events

3 d. ago Palestine protests held on anniversary of October 7 attacks as John Swinney denies fanning flames of hatred

A Scottish University principal has warned protesters not to fall into the trap” of moving to “justify or glorify acts of gratuitous violence against innocents”.

Events

4 d. ago John Swinney defends Palestine stance after First Minister heckled at vigil for Hamas hostages

The First Minister was booed by some in the crowd while he addressed the vigil outside the Scottish Parliament.

Politics

4 d. ago Storm Amy disruption ‘illustration of climate problem’ – Swinney

The first named storm of the season brought travel disruption and power cuts.

Events

4 d. ago John Swinney’s reaction to dull digital cards is wilfully idiotic and hypocritical

THE response to Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for digital ID cards has been hysterical — though not in the funny sense. It may well be true that Labour’s policy is part of their panicked attempts to win back voters from Reform. But if you step back and look at what the plan actually is, the...

Politics

7 d. ago John Swinney vows to do 'everything necessary' to keep Jewish community safe in Scotland

Counter-terrorism police said two people have been arrested following the attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall.

Politics

8 d. ago 'Snooty' John Swinney hails his state school education in spat with Anas Sarwar over college funding

The First Minister told MSPs he was "very proud of my state school education".

Events

8 d. ago John Swinney expresses 'horror' over Manchester synagogue attacks after two people confirmed dead

The First Minister spoke out after police said two people had died.

Events