The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

John Swinney urged to ‘reach out’ to US president over tariff threat

Concerns were raised in Holyrood over the impact a threatened hike in tariffs by the US president would have on Scotland’s crucial whisky sector.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

Blanket ruling on trans prisoners would ‘violate rights’ – Scottish Government

Ministers have published legal arguments on the issue ahead of a hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh next month.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

King Charles reveals his whisky expertise during tasting session

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The Independent UK · Jan 19

King to host reception celebrating Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney will attend the event.

Evening Standard · Jan 19

Reform leader in Scotland says independence vote should be postponed for 10 years

Speaking to the BBC Scotland Sunday Show, Lord Offord said that Nigel Farage ‘would not be dictating the policies’.

Evening Standard · Jan 18

John Swinney does not expect Sir Keir Starmer to still be in office at Christmas

Mr Swinney suggested forthcoming elections in Scotland and Wales and local elections in England could put pressure on Labour.

Evening Standard · Jan 18

Health board accepts probable link between deaths and hospital water system

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry has been examining issues at two hospitals in the wake of patient deaths

The Independent UK · Jan 17

John Swinney: SNP Holyrood majority would warrant second independence referendum

The First Minister also questioned the future of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

Evening Standard · Jan 17

Labour government in Scotland would pose ‘threat to jobs’, SNP claims

SNP economy spokesman Dave Doogan said unemployment has risen since Labour took office at Westminster.

Evening Standard · Jan 17

Holyrood poll is about who governs Scotland, not my performance – Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister refused to say if his job could be on the line if Labour performs poorly in May.

Evening Standard · Jan 15