John Swinney branded the former Scotland rugby captain's behaviour towards his estranged wife as "incredibly disappointing". He added: "I think it's absolutely reprehensible for men to behave ...

John Swinney has said serving as Nicola Sturgeon’s Education Secretary changed his politics by focusing on child poverty. The First Minister said witnessing the “corrosive” effect of deprivation on ...

JOHN Swinney has vowed to remain as First Minister of Scotland until 2031 — if SNP win the Holyrood election next year. Swinney took over the top job unexpectedly in 2024 after the resignation of ...

When John Swinney reluctantly became First Minister last year nobody, least of all him, seemed enthusiastic about the appointment. At the time, the SNP seemed to be on an unstoppable trajectory down ...

John Swinney has said he is willing to use his channels of communication with Donald Trump to avoid damaging trade tariffs, saying the incoming US President has “affinity and warmth” for Scotland. The ...

John Swinney has said serving as Nicola Sturgeon’s Education Secretary changed his politics by focusing on child poverty. The First Minister said witnessing the “corrosive” effect of ...

First Minister John Swinney has revealed he spent an evening observing in an Accident and Emergency department to help him understand the challenges facing Scotland’s NHS. Mr Swinney previously ...

John Swinney has taken direct control of his Government’s response to Scotland’s crisis-hit NHS. The First Minister is chairing weekly health service meetings and he intervened over Christmas to help ...

John Swinney has publicly split from Nicola Sturgeon by rejecting her warning not to abandon her Left-wing agenda. The First Minister insisted he would focus on “issues of concern to people in ...

First Minister John Swinney says he is willing to use his channels of communication with Donald Trump to avoid damaging trade tariffs. Swinney spoke to the incoming US President via a phone call in ...