The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Power firm sets out plans to deliver 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney welcomed SSEN Transmission’s investment as ‘great news’ for the country’s workforce and renewables sector.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

‘Wait and see’ if Reeves ups income tax but I will cut it in Scotland – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said taxes set by the Scottish Government are ‘too high’.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Train derailment would have been ‘terrifying experience’, Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke after a train travelling between Glasgow and London came off the tracks on Monday morning.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Swinney accuses Reeves of ‘extraordinary carelessness’ in home letting row

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday a probe into the issue was not necessary.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Reform councillor’s Sharia law claims ‘ludicrous, absurd and divisive’ – Swinney

Audrey Dempsey made the remark at a meeting of the party’s Glasgow branch.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

SNP and Plaid Cymru seek to give voters a ‘positive alternative’ to Westminster

SNP leader and Scottish First Minister John Swinney will hold talks with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth in Edinburgh on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Home Office minister defends plans to house asylum seekers on military bases

Asylum minister Alex Norris said the two sites in Inverness and East Sussex are an ‘important part’ of driving down hotel use.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

Former MP set to make acting debut in new BBC drama

She stepped down as a MP in 2024

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

Home Office took ‘poor approach’ to asylum barracks announcement – Swinney

The First Minister said the sensitive handling required ‘has been missing from how the Home Office has gone about this’.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

Holyrood not strong enough to protect Scotland from Reform government – Swinney

The First Minister used a speech to paint Nigel Farage’s party as a threat in a bid to drive voters to the SNP.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025