12 h. 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

37 h. 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

37 h. 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

37 h. ago SNP branded 'snooty and elitist' over 20% colleges funding cut as John Swinney makes private school remark

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hit out at the Government’s record

Economics

5 d. ago Scottish Government grants more than £8m to North East energy projects

It comes as part of the Scottish Government’s pledge towards a just transition towards net zero.

Politics

5 d. ago Readers' Letters: Whatever John Swinney thinks, he's British

Does the First Minister really not understand that if you’re Scottish, you’re also British, asks reader?

Politics

7 d. ago Fury in Scotland and Northern Ireland over Keir Starmer's compulsory 'Brit Card' ID plan

Scottish First Minister John Swinney claimed that by 'calling it Brit Card, the Prime Minister seems to be attempting to force every Scot to declare ourselves British'.

Politics

8 d. ago FMQs: John Swinney admits people 'waiting too long at A&E' as 'NHS on life support' across Scotland

The First Minister has been accused of letting down patients all across Scotland during an exchange with the Scottish Labour leader.

Politics

8 d. ago Scottish Government ‘actively harming’ business innovation, Tories claim

But First Minister John Swinney said growth in Scotland ‘has been stronger’ than in the rest of the UK.

Politics

8 d. ago John Swinney apologises to Brooke Paterson after young footballer endured five hour wait for ambulance

Anas Sarwar raised the case of the Linlithgow player as an example of how "every part" of Scotland's NHS is continuing to struggle

Politics

8 d. ago John Swinney 'will not strike deal' with Reform to pass the Scottish budget

John Swinney said he would listen to Reform’s Graham Simpson in the chamber - but no budget deal will be struck with the party

Economics

9 d. ago John Swinney 'all talk' on tackling child poverty as First Minister admits there is 'more we have to do'

The SNP leader said child poverty levels in Scotland are "lower than they were 30 years ago" and hailed "progress" on the issue.

Politics

9 d. ago Donald Trump paracetamol claims have 'no foundation', warns John Swinney

The First Minister said his Government always followed "careful, considered scientific and clinical evidence" when it comes to making statements on public health.

Events

9 d. ago John Swinney has 'let down' working class kids 'time and again', claims Labour's Bridget Phillipson

EXCLUSIVE: Bridget Phillipson, who is standing to become Labour's next deputy leader, admitted "we haven't done everything right in our first year in Government".

Economics

1 week ago SNP minister Angus Robertson tells German media Scotland will be independent, back in the EU within 10 years

A spokesman for the First Minister said John Swinney would echo the comments.

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney's SNP pledge to help frail patients that top doctor confirms has been missed

The vice-principal of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine says government ministers need to invest in social care to end the growing issue of bed blocking.

Science

1 week ago Scots children trapped in temporary accommodation for over three years under SNP Government

The figures have led to criticism of John Swinney's Scottish Government.

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney: We need independence to make sure our voice is heard

First Minister John Swinney says in his Record column: "If Scotland wants our voice to be heard, we have to do it ourselves".

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney told 'hang your head in shame' as families stuck in temporary accommodation for 600 days

Families who find themselves reliant on temporary accommodation as a result of being made homeless face a long wait to be rehomed.

Politics

1 week ago New SNP minister appointed by John Swinney after Jamie Hepburn 'assault' allegation involving Douglas Ross

Graeme Dey returns to the job of parliamentary business minister, and Ben Macpherson MSP returns to government for the first time since 2023.

Politics