Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Scotland’s government pushed to release all its pandemic WhatsApp messages

Counsel to UK Covid inquiry intervenes after failure to disclose or possibly retain messaging app texts

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

'Non-negotiable': Senior SNP figures to raise Taymouth planning breach with US firm

SENIOR SNP politicians will raise “deeply concerning” reports of breached planning rules and a smashed monument with the US firm developing…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023

'Serious questions' for Scottish council after flood gate left open, SNP say

SENIOR SNP politicians have asked “serious questions” of a Scottish council after key flood gates were not closed – leading to extensive…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2023

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

John Swinney rejects attack on his integrity by Edinburgh tram inquiry chair

JOHN Swinney has rejected claims that he showed a “lack of candour” made by the chairman of the Edinburgh tram inquiry.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023

True cost of Edinburgh tram line has exceeded £1bn, says report

Public inquiry highlights ‘litany of avoidable failures’ involving project company Tie, council and ministers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

Edinburgh Trams inquiry report too long and too costly, minister says

Mairi McAllan said some of Lord Hardie’s conclusions were not supported by evidence.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

'Complete shock': Taymouth Castle developers acquire more land in Perthshire

CONCERNS have been raised after the company seeking to turn a historic Scottish castle and 8000 acres of land into a high-security holiday compound…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2023

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Nicola Sturgeon set to speak in Scottish Parliament for first time since resignation

NICOLA Sturgeon is set to speak in the Scottish Parliament for the first time since her resignation.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023

Alba Party oppose new Loch Tay development as 'echo of Highland Clearances'

THE Alba Party have described the planned development of a “millionaires playground” in Scotland as an echo of the Highland Clearances.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023

'Action must match words': SNP meet US firm behind contentious Taymouth development

JOHN Swinney and Pete Wishart have said they will continue to press the US firm looking to develop Taymouth Castle into a luxury resort for the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

Row as local council sends Murdo Fraser opinion article out to mailing list

A ROW has erupted after a local council sent everyone on its mailing list an opinion piece on the Taymouth Castle development written by Tory MSP…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2023

US firm responds to SNP concerns over 'playground' plans for Taymouth Castle

THE Taymouth Castle estate will not become a gated community after politicians became involved in the project, the firm behind the development has…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2023

US firm 'took one year to answer questions on Loch Tay plans', locals say

THE US firm looking to build a private holiday compound for the mega-rich on the banks of a Scottish loch took a year to respond to residents’…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2023

SNP demand answers from US firm over 'billionaires' playground' plans

TWO of the SNP's most senior politicians have written to the US firm looking to build a “billionaires’ playground” on the shores of Loch Tay…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023

Senior SNP figures weigh in on plans for 'millionaires' playground' on Loch Tay

THERE can be “no question of a gated community” on the banks of Loch Tay, senior SNP figures have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023

MP to meet with locals over gated community development plans

AN SNP MP has said he will be meeting with the community in Kenmore over plans to turn a historic Scottish castle into a high-security compound for…

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Brexit meant Scottish and UK Governments had 'poor' relations during pandemic, says John Swinney

The former SNP Deputy First Minister told the UK Covid Inquiry in London that relationships between Westminster and Holyrood had been harmed by the prospect of Britain leaving the EU with no deal.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon blasted for 'skirting around' questions at covid inquiry by dad who lost son

The First Minister gave evidence at the UK covid inquiry in London and admitted the Scottish Government made mistakes in its response to the pandemic.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Scotland was not prepared for non-flu pandemic, Sturgeon tells Covid inquiry

She also said she regretted having to divert resources from emergency planning to preparing for the potential of a no-deal Brexit.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney to be quizzed at UK Covid inquiry

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon and ex former deputy first minister John Swinney will give evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney to give evidence at Covid-19 inquiry

Scotland’s former first minister has repeatedly said the pandemic was one of the hardest things she has ever had to deal with in her political career.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney to be quizzed on Covid pandemic handling

NICOLA Sturgeon and John Swinney, the former first and deputy first ministers, are among the Scottish Government figures who will give evidence to…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023

First Minister leads tributes to SNP 'giant' and former depute leader

THE First Minister has led tributes to former SNP deputy leader George Leslie ...

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Perth nursery safe for now after college U-turn

An on-campus nursery facility taking children aged one to five that was threatened with closure at UHI Perth will now remain open and bosses have given assurances it has been removed from the redundancy consultation process.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2023

John Swinney apologises after attacking Tory MSP's spending claim

THE former finance secretary has apologised after erroneously accusing a Tory MSP of getting their facts wrong.

1 … 115 116 117 118

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Scottish Government

the Scottish Parliament

Perth and Kinross Council

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.