The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Independence referendum ‘not off the table’, says McAllan

Some interpreted the Prime Minister’s comments as a softening of his position on Scottish independence.

Evening Standard · Sep 13

Early election warning to SNP over 'unwinnable' public sector cuts push

THE Scottish Government has been warned against pursuing an “unwinnable and deeply damaging” cuts agenda amid mounting speculation about an…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13

Former Alex Salmond aide urges John Swinney to hold indyref2 referendum

JOHN Swinney must go to the people of Scotland to ask whether the country should have a second independence referendum, according to Alex…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13

Burnham ‘knows he would lose’ a vote on Scottish independence, Gilruth says

Scottish Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth said the Prime Minister was ‘scared’ to agree a mechanism for a second independence vote.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

John Swinney backs calls for whisky duty cut

The First Minister met with the Scotch Whisky Association on Friday.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

John Swinney pays tribute to victims of 9/11 terror attack 25 years on

John Swinney has paid tribute to those whose lives were 'forever changed' by the 'unimaginable tragedy' of the September 11…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11

Swinney speaks of ‘unimaginable tragedy’ on 25th anniversary of 911 atrocity

Scottish First Minister John Swinney paid tribute to those whose lives were ‘forever changed’ by the attacks in America.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

Andy Burnham tells John Swinney again that indyref2 is ‘off limits’

The Scottish First Minister had claimed remarks from the Prime Minister earlier this week showed a ‘big shift’ in his stance.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

Swinney seeks indyref2 talks with Burnham after ‘big shift’ in PM’s stance

The Labour leader suggested to MPs that such a vote could be held if public opinion shows there is demand for it.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

Andy Burnham responds to John Swinney's call for 'legal indyref2 mechanism'

ANDY Burnham has written to John Swinney to say another Scottish independence referendum remains "off limits" ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10