3 h. ago Thousands of Scots descend on Rome as Pope Francis to be laid to rest

Bishop John Keenan represents Scots clergy, with FM John Swinney and other devout Catholics in attendance

Politics

21 h. ago Former SNP MP slapped down for suggesting John Swinney had endorsed him in MSP contest

David Linden - who was MP for Glasgow East until July - was reprimanded by SNP business convener Angela Constance in a strongly-worded email to party members.

Politics

42 h. ago Emma Caldwell inquiry: Family welcomes 'formidable' Scottish judge to 'act without fear or favour'

The family of murdered Emma Caldwell have attended the Scottish Parliament to meet with John Swinney and the Justice Secretary

Events

42 h. ago John Swinney urged to 'finally bring to an end era of divisive gender politics'

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay said the SNP Government should ‘own its mistakes’

Politics

44 h. ago Emma Caldwell inquiry: Scottish judge appointed as murder victim's mother meets with John Swinney

The family of murdered Emma Caldwell have attended the Scottish Parliament to meet with John Swinney and the Justice Secretary

Events

46 h. ago John Swinney will attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome on Saturday

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

Politics

47 h. ago We need to support people who are struggling in order to fight the far right

Writing for the Daily Record, First Minister John Swinney says his anti-Reform summit is only "the start of an ongoing process."

Politics

59 h. ago John Swinney refuses to say if trans women are women after supreme court decision

When quizzed during a press conference in Glasgow, John Swinney refused to say if trans women are women.

Events

62 h. ago Anas Sarwar uses John Swinney's far right summit to blame extremism rise on SNP 'failures'

Anas Sarwar broke the consensus of co-operation at John Swinney’s summit to counter the far right to point the finger at the SNP for “government failure”.

Events

63 h. ago John Swinney says Scotland faces 'serious threats' to its democracy as Reform UK protests outside

The First Minister was joined by more than 50 representatives from political parties and civic groups at the meeting.

Events

63 h. ago John Swinney breaks silence on Maggie Chapman's Supreme Court criticism

John Swinney has responded to Maggie Chapman’s criticism of the Supreme Court.

Events

68 h. ago How John Swinney is following Nicola Sturgeon on to the Scottish book festival circuit

John Swinney will be quizzed in an event at the popular Borders Book Festival later this year

Culture

4 d. ago 'A voice for peace': The tributes to Pope Francis after his death

John Swinney and Keir Starmer have led tributes to Pope Francis after the pontiff’s death at the age of 88.

Events

4 d. ago John Swinney says he feels 'deep sadness' at Pope Francis' death

The First Minister said the late pontiff had been "a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society."

Events

5 d. ago Scots must act now to protect our democracy and shared values from the rise of the far right

Writing in his new regular column for the Daily Record, First Minister John Swinney says it's time for political parties and civic groups to reaffirm to the public that more unites us than divides us.

Politics

5 d. ago Police Scotland doing 'excellent job' tackling gang war, says Swinney

John Swinney backs cops as gang war rages on streets of Scotland.

Events

5 d. ago John Swinney refuses to issue apology to women after Supreme Court verdict

John Swinney says he has ‘no regrets’ over his support for gender self-ID.

Events

5 d. ago Rise of 'Marmite' Nigel Farage is 'good news' for John Swinney ahead of election

Professor John Curtice said the SNP "don't really have to worry" about losing supporters to Nigel Farage - unlike Scottish Labour and the Conservatives.

Politics

6 d. ago John Swinney: Trans people will feel anxious over gender ruling

John Swinney: Trans people will feel anxious over gender ruling  BBC

Politics

6 d. ago John Swinney responds to trans "hurt and anguish" after Supreme Court ruling amid Edinburgh rally

The First Minister said he accepted the judgement, but also recognised its impact on trans people.

Events