3 h. ago SNP demands MORE immigration: John Swinney says Scottish Government will sponsor visas for foreign care workers

The First Minister and SNP leader set out his 'solution' to the UK Government's immigration crackdown, which he claimed had left care homes 'crying out for staff'.

Politics

19 h. ago John Swinney hints at SNP legal bid over independence referendum 'precedent'

The First Minister has been accused of “trying to provoke an argument about the constitution”.

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50 h. ago John Swinney 'stakes leadership' on delivering independence as he insists SNP will 'win big' in May

In a rousing speech, John Swinney told the SNP conference that “the need to achieve independence has never, ever been greater for Scotland”.

Politics

50 h. ago John Swinney sees off SNP rebels to win conference backing for Scottish independence strategy

The First Minister faced a potential banana skin on the opening day of his party's conference in Aberdeen.

Politics

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

5 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

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

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

Events

2 w. 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.

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2 w. 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'.

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2 w. 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.

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2 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. ago Scottish Labour would build buses and ferries in Scotland if party wins power, insists Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader blasted John Swinney for failing to come up with an industrial strategy that will allow Scottish manufacturing firms to thrive.

Events

4 w. ago Future of Alexander Dennis secured by furlough investment, says Swinney

The furlough will act as a ‘bridge to the future’, the First Minister said.

Politics

4 w. ago Scottish Government provides £4m furlough scheme to keep Alexander Dennis open

The bus firm announced earlier this year that it could leave Scotland.

Politics