The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

John Swinney to push Andy Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

JOHN Swinney has said he will push Andy Burnham for the powers to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence

The National (Scotland) · Jul 20

Swinney says he will push Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

Scotland’s First Minister said Sir Keir Starmer’s successor could represent a fresh start for relations between the Scottish and UK governments.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Swinney wants ‘constructive conversations’ with newly appointed Burnham

The Scottish First Minister has said he wants to talk about ‘the right to choose a fresh start with independence’ with the Labour leader.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Westminster cannot dictate Scotland’s future, Swinney tells incoming PM Burnham

The Scottish First Minister said he will be meeting the Labour leader soon after he enters Number 10 on Monday.

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Huge wind farms able to power two million homes approved by Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has approved the two wind farms, subject to conditions, in the Moray Firth.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Deputy FM calls for IndyRef2 ahead of Swinney meeting Burnham next week

Jenny Gilruth confirmed that First Minister John Swinney will be meeting Andy Burnham next week.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Alexander accused of ‘banal point scoring’ as he says King struck US whisky deal

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said King Charles had negotiated with President Donald Trump to have US tariffs on Scotch lifted.

The Independent UK · Jul 14

More homes evacuated from Coalsnaughton after ground slip

MORE homes have been evacuated in Coalsnaughton after residents were told their properties are dangerous following a ground slip — bringing the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13

SNP offer refunds for people who donated to 'ring-fenced' indyref2 fund

THE SNP have offered refunds to anyone who donated to party fundraisers which were ostensibly to fight a second independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

SNP face group legal action over £600k 'raised for second independence referendum'

THE SNP are facing a group proceedings action in court over donations the party received for a “ring-fenced” independence referendum fund ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8