The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

SNP ‘within touching distance’ of Holyrood majority, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister made the claim ahead of Thursday’s Scottish election.

Evening Standard · May 5

Greens only party telling truth on need to stop oil and gas drilling – Mackay

The party’s co-leader said politicians had to be ‘honest’ with voters that more fossil fuel extraction would ‘do nothing’ to lower bills.

The Independent UK · May 5

Scotland ‘paid price’ of 20 years of SNP says Scottish Labour on eve of poll

Labour leader Anas Sarwar also urged voters to ‘reject’ Reform.

Evening Standard · May 5

John Swinney insists ‘momentum with the SNP’ ahead of Holyrood election

The SNP leader spoke out ahead of voters across Scotland going to the polls on Thursday.

Evening Standard · May 4

Thursday’s elections could be ‘Starmageddon’ for PM, Stephen Flynn warns

The SNP leader said results of elections in Scotland, England and Wales could go badly for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard · May 4

Anas Sarwar urges Scots to back him for first minister to ‘save the NHS’

The Scottish Labour leader made the plea two days before voters go to the polls in the Holyrood election.

Evening Standard · May 4

‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney

Alan Cumming asked the First Minister about his plans for advancing Scottish independence if his party wins a majority.

Evening Standard · May 4

Starmer will be forced out of No 10 – it’s just a matter of when and how, top pollster warns

Exclusive: John Curtice says the likelihood of Keir Starmer leading Labour into the next election ‘is very low indeed’

The Independent UK · May 4

Hollywood star Alan Cumming urges Holyrood voters to ‘reject Nigel Farage’

The actor made a plea to voters in Scotland ahead of Thursday’s election.

Evening Standard · May 4

Sarwar says ‘focus’ is on beating John Swinney – not on Labour at Westminster

Anas Sarwar refused to comment on speculation Sir Keir Starmer could face a leadership challenge if the party does badly in Thursday’s elections.

Evening Standard · May 4