The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Scottish Government has 'no choice' but to make at least £250m in cuts – John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said that the Scottish Government has "no choice" but to make hundreds of millions of pounds worth of cuts this year.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2024

I will be 'mindful' of arts funding despite 'difficult choices', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he will be “very mindful” of funding for the arts despite “difficult choices” facing the Scottish Government, after…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2024

John Swinney to 'look with care' at any UK ban on smoking in outdoor spaces

JOHN Swinney has said Scotland will “of course consider” replicating any UK Government ban on smoking in places such as beer gardens and outdoor…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2024

John Swinney vows continued funding for 'life-changing' music project

A music programme hailed by the First Minister for its work to “enrich the lives of so many children” is to benefit from continued Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2024

John Swinney issues statement on Labour 'austerity' after Keir Starmer speech

SNP leader John Swinney has issued a statement in response to Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying that his Labour government’s first Budget will…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024

What we learned from the first big poll for the 2026 Scottish election

Is it really looking good for Anas Sarwar? ... Polling expert James Kelly doubts it.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024

SNP will lose Scottish election without complete rethink, say senior party figures

Doubts expressed that John Swinney is strong enough leader to direct the scale of change required

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024

SNP open to working with Alba or Unionists to pass budget, party says

THE SNP have said they are open to working with Alba or Unionist parties to pass a budget – as new research showed the majority of their voters…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2024

SNP to win Holyrood election but Anas Sarwar to be next first minister – new poll

THE SNP are predicted to win the next Holyrood election - but Anas Sarwar will be Scotland's next first minister, according to a new poll.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2024

Labour secure by-election win – as small pro-indy party outperforms Tories

LABOUR have won a by-election in West Lothian, which was prompted by the death of John Swinney's former chief of staff.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2024