2 h. ago Wishaw MSP praise for extra Scottish Government cash to tackle child poverty

The funding announced by First Minister John Swinney was originally earmarked to support the government mitigating the two-child limit before the UK Government scrapped it across the UK.

Politics

21 h. ago John Swinney stops short of endorsing social media ban for Scots under

The First Minister accepted there were “many strengths” to social media but also “many risks and threats”.

Politics

23 h. ago John Swinney 'not serious' about independence, claims Reform's Scottish leader

Malcolm Offord, a millionaire businessman and former donor to the Conservatives, is expected to be announced this week as the first Reform UK leader in Scotland.

Politics

31 h. ago Scots waiting half a decade for knee and hip operations as John Swinney claims NHS has 'turned a corner'

One patient in Tayside waited 2,049 days for a hip replacement, according to figures released by the NHS.

Politics

45 h. ago John Swinney accused of breaking own rules with £7.6k business

The First Minister took flights and subsistence worth nearly £7,600 for his trip to lobby Donald Trump over Scotch whisky tariffs in September

Economics

3 d. ago John Swinney seems to have a political death wish over rights for trans prisoners

The SNP government is threatening equalities legislation as it attempts to defend sending trans women who commit crimes to women’s prisons

Events

3 d. ago John Swinney 'worried' his son may have to fight in a future war due to 'turbulent international times'

The First Minister spoke of the pain his mother endured after her brother was killed aged just 21 in the final days of the Second World War.

Events

4 d. ago Almond Valley MSP welcomes extra bank holiday for Scotland's World Cup clash

First Minister John Swinney has confirmed he will propose Monday 15 June 2026 as a national bank holiday, to mark Scotland’s participation in the tournament for the first time in almost 30 years.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP delays risk pushing disability PIP benefit claimants into poverty, MPs warn

MPs on the Public Accounts Committee said some benefit claimants have been left waiting over a year for their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims to be processed

Events

5 d. ago John Swinney accuses Nigel Farage of 'basic racism' over who can claim child benefits

The SNP leader claimed Nigel Farage was "quite actively engaged in a competition with the Conservative Party to be the nastiest of all parties"

Events

6 d. ago John Swinney independence plan is 'cynical attempt to blame voters', says ex

EXCLUSIVE: The former SNP minister said the independence campaign should not be "constrained by party management or internal calculations".

Politics

6 d. ago Nigel Farage to announce Reform UK Scottish leader next week

The Reform UK leader said he will make the announcement at a press conference in Edinburgh on Thursday.

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6 d. ago Insurer issues warning after huge claim caused by burst frozen pipes

In 2024, home insurers settled roughly 8,000 claims for weather-related pipe damage

Events

6 d. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago Motherwell & Wishaw MSP welcomes First Minister's plans for 2026

In a speech on Monday, John Swinney highlighted improving performance in the NHS and schools

Politics

6 d. ago SNP and Reform UK will never fix Scotland's broken public services

In contrast to John Swinney and Nigel Farage’s parties, Scottish Labour is focussed on finding ways to improve people’s lives

Politics

6 d. ago Angela Constance 'unintentionally breached' ministerial code

First Minister John Swinney will now issue a letter reprimanding his justice secretary.

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6 d. ago A&E departments in Scots hospitals in 'meltdown' with waiting times at 'worst ever' level

Opposition parties said the waiting times faced by patients "makes a mockery of John Swinney’s claim that the health service is improving".

Politics

6 d. ago John Swinney receives report into Angela Constance misconduct claims

First Minister John Swinney received a report from independent advisers overnight

Politics

7 d. ago West Lothian Labour candidates and Livingston MP praise Anas Sarwar's New Year speech

With four months to go until polling day, Mr Sarwar described the election as a decisive moment for Scotland, arguing voters face a clear choice between a third decade of SNP government under John Swinney or new leadership with Scottish Labour.

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