The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Swinney says sorry to Gypsy Travellers for ‘trauma’ of the ‘tinker experiment’

Scottish First Minister John Swinney made clear the policies, pursued between 1940 and 1980, were ‘wrong’.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

First Minister issues historic apology to Scotland’s Gypsy Traveller community

FIRST Minister John Swinney has issued a formal apology in the Scottish Parliament to the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community for its role in the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2025

‘She killed three husbands with this teapot’: Prue Leith, Huw Stephens and more pick their favourite museum

From an iconic meteorite to an immersive coal pit, via the chance to sit on a ‘feeding chair’, famous fans tell us how they fell in love with the UK’s Museum of the Year finalists

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

Swinney urged to increase powers for authorities in bid to tackle knife crime

The family of Kory McCrimmon spoke after the Parents Against Knives march in Glasgow.

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025

Scotland could be 'complicit in war crimes' by allowing US to use Prestwick Airport

SCOTLAND could become complicit in war crimes by allowing Prestwick Airport to be used by US air force jets, Humza Yousaf has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2025

Fergus Ewing says SNP will 'throw everything' at his bid to become independent MSP

Fergus Ewing says he believes his former party the SNP will “throw everything” against his attempts to be elected as an independent MSP next…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2025

Douglas Alexander refuses to set out democratic route to Scottish independence

DOUGLAS Alexander has refused to set out how Scotland could democratically achieve independence despite being repeatedly pushed on the issue.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2025

Starmer calls for ‘diplomatic solution’ after US strikes Iran

The UK Government had urged de-escalation in the Middle East but Donald Trump pushed ahead with air and missile strikes.

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025

UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations following the overnight attacks on Tehran’s nuclear facilities.

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025

John Swinney calls for 'diplomatic solution' after US bombs Iran

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has said the UK must push for a diplomatic solution following the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear programme…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2025