The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Deputy First Minister isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

John Swinney announced the news on Twitter on Wednesday morning.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

This week could be worst for health service since pandemic began, warns Sturgeon

But despite the high numbers, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said he believes the peak of the BA.2 variant has passed.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

John Swinney: Omicron wave came close to ‘tipping over’ NHS in Scotland

The Deputy First Minister’s comments came as the country reported 16 more coronavirus-linked deaths on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Row erupts between Holyrood and Westminster over fresh Tory 'threat' to devolution

John Swinney accused the Tories of "no prior consultation, no engagement, no dialogue" on the issue.

Daily Record · Jan 31, 2022

Swinney to look at possible ‘cooling effect’ of complaints passed to police

The complaints procedure was overhauled in the wake of the botched investigation into Alex Salmond.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Planning for independence vote okay because of ‘improved situation’ – Swinney

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister defended the Scottish Government resuming work for another independence referendum.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

Nightclubs and ordering at the bar return as Covid restrictions eased

The requirements for face coverings and self-isolation will remain for the foreseeable future.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

Independence referendum can progress due to 'improved' covid situation, says John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister's comments came after Nicola Sturgeon said a timetable for a referendum Bill would be published in the coming weeks.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2022

Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022

Sturgeon reported to statistics watchdog over claims she ‘twisted’ data

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have accused Nicola Sturgeon of misrepresenting coronavirus figures.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022