The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Swinney calls for better cross-party working in final frontbench speech

The Deputy First Minister closed his remarks by saying: ‘I’ve done my best, it’s now for others to fill this space.’

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

'Insulting bile': Tory MSP slammed for dismissing wellbeing economy as 'meaningless'

A SCOTTISH Conservative MSP has been strongly criticised for dismissing the idea of a wellbeing economy in Scotland as “almost totally…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 22, 2023

Report warns Scotland could face £10bn budget shortfall in 50 years

OUTGOING Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said a major new report shows “Scotland lacks the full range of powers required to manage the…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 22, 2023

Ferguson Marine ferries delayed for further six months amid row over bonuses

The Ferguson Marine ferries are to be delayed for a further six months, SNP deputy First Minister John Swinney just confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 16, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon speaks out amid growing row over SNP leadership ballot integrity

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has addressed the escalating row over the SNP leadership ballot ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 16, 2023

John Swinney: 'I don't know what SNP leadership ballot row is all about'

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has said he does not understand why there is a row around the SNP leadership ballot, insisting he is “100”…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 16, 2023

Yousaf condemns ‘baseless smears’ as SNP leadership rivals raise vote concerns

The campaigns of Kate Forbes and Ash Regan have called for an independent auditor to be appointed to oversee the process.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

John Swinney insists SNP leadership race is being conducted '100% properly' as candidates call for auditor

SNP headquarters has been accused of a lack of transparency and calls have been made for auditors to be brought in

Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023

Humza Yousaf decries 'baseless smears' as SNP leadership ballot row escalates

HUMZA Yousaf has appeared to accuse his two rivals in the race to become the next SNP leader of “baseless smears” after they both called for…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 16, 2023

SNP leadership election is being conducted 100% properly, insists Swinney

Two of the three campaigns have called for an independent auditor to be called in.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023