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 said that he wishes his mum "had still been alive to see me become First Minister." The SNP leader said speaking to his mother about his job is the one conversation he would have ...

John Swinney also thanked the armed forces, public servants and volunteers who make Scotland's 'wonderful communities what they are'. In the message he said: "As First Minister of Scotland, I would ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

First Minister John Swinney urged unwell Scots to use 'digital self-help guides' before seeking in-person medical treatment today, warning that the NHS faces a 'very challenging' winter.

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 ...

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 at ...