The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Sturgeon is unlikely to get her 2023 referendum, but be warned: the threat is not going away

Until we have a vision of a less Anglocentric, more conciliatory Britain, nationalists will keep trying for independence, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

John Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave

The role will be in addition to Mr Swinney’s duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Scottish independence campaigners galvanise grassroots after SNP reveals plans

Politicians and activists need to push support for early referendum well above 50% to bolster case

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022

Confusion as Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney split over independence talks mandate

Opposition parties claimed the SNP could "go backwards and still claim victory" at the next general election.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2022

Perthshire couple in shock over charity's sudden eviction notice decision

Chris Claydon says a decision by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) to serve notice on her and her partner Scott Trotter to vacate the Dunkeld property she has lived in for the last 18 years has left them “devastated”

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2022

SNP minister Jenny Gilruth and former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale celebrate wedding

Nicola Sturgeon congratulated the couple on their happy day, while John Swinney called it "lovely news".

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2022

Scotland's COVID-19 inquiry will probe impact of lockdown restrictions on public

SCOTLAND'S Covid-19 inquiry will look into the impact of lockdown restrictions on the public, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2022

Perthshire Pilates studio gives three Ukrainians a new start

Several women who left Ukraine are using their professional training to begin building a new life near Perth.

Daily Record · May 28, 2022

John Swinney opens Scotland's covid memorial in Glasgow park

The Deputy First Minister delivered a speech and laid a wreath in memory of those lost during the pandemic.

Daily Record · May 27, 2022

Tears as Scotland's national Covid memorial is officially opened

SCOTLAND'S Covid memorial has been officially opened by deputy first minister John Swinney in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2022