ohn Swinney is a Scottish politician and member of the Scottish National Party (SNP). Born on April 13, 1964, he has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Perthshire North since ...

First Minister John Swinney says he is worried about the future of the economy and has warned Scottish jobs may be at risk. His deputy Kate Forbes also says she is “deeply concerned” about a ...

It's been a markedly turbulent year on Scotland's frequently bonkers political scene, and for none more than John Swinney. As recently as April this year, the SNP veteran was a humble backbencher ...

The Scottish Government’s “utmost priority” is tackling child poverty, John Swinney has said in his Christmas message. The First Minister today wished the country a Merry Christmas and thanked ...

John Swinney and Kate Forbes have “significantly improved” the relationship between business and government, according to a leading Scottish retail group. One of the biggest moments of 2024 in ...

The past year has been a fairly exciting one for John Swinney, who became Scotland’s first minister in May, a role he described as a “tremendous honour”. But what else did 2024 have in store for the ...

John Swinney has been urged to "stand up" to Donald Trump whenever he speaks with the US president-elect. The First Minister was criticised by the Scottish Greens today after it was revealed he ...

John Swinney has been urged by the Scottish Liberal Democrats and campaigners to make the "terrifying" 100-mile journey faced by many women in the Highlands accessing NHS maternity care.

John Swinney will say that the draft Budget, set out by Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robison in December, marks a turning point and is a foundation to build a Scotland fit for the coming ...