The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Andy Burnham Labour Conference Speech: PM Blasted Over Tears as Pension Triple Lock and Care Plans Face Fire

Andy Burnham faced criticism at Labour's annual conference over proposed changes to the state pension triple lock, social care funding and an emotional speech about his father.

International Business Times UK · 57m ago

John Swinney responds to Andy Burnham's dig in conference speech

JOHN Swinney has responded after Andy Burnham hit back at the First Minister’s prediction he would be the last Prime Minister of the United…

The National (Scotland) · 14h ago

Andy Burnham's dad dig at John Swinney was unnecessary

JOHN Swinney was the only living politician from a rival party mentioned in Andy Burnham’s keynote speech at Labour conference.

The National (Scotland) · 14h ago

John Swinney to lead trade mission to India next month

John Swinney will lead a trade mission during a visit to India in October alongside business representatives for Scottish whisky and salmon

The National (Scotland) · 18h ago

'Heard it all before!': Nigel Farage swats away Scottish poll threat

Nigel Farage has dismissed a new poll which suggests support for Scottish independence would rise significantly if he became prime minister

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Swinney warns Russia poses ‘significant threat’ after terror plot at RAF base

Five men were arrested in the early hours of Sunday over a potential terror plot near an RAF base in England.

Evening Standard · Sep 28

Up to 180 jobs planned for Montrose as offshore wind projects win backing

TWO separate projects which could create 180 green energy jobs at the Port of Montrose in Scotland’s north east have been hailed as a “strong…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Alexander urges Swinney to focus on drugs death ‘crisis’ instead of independence

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander spoke out after official figures showed there were 1,133 drugs deaths in Scotland in 2025.

The Independent UK · Sep 28

SNP should ‘hang heads in shame’ over Glasgow fire and rehire plan – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary addressed the Labour conference in Liverpool on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Sep 27

UK's PM urges 'calm' as thousands seek to thwart flashpoint N.Ireland parade

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnam urged "calm" Sunday as thousands of people gathered in a Northern Irish town seeking to halt a contentious pro-British Protestant march from passing through a mainly Catholic and nationalist area for the first time in 28 years.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 27