The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Former SNP MP rapped for false 'John Swinney support' claim amid Holyrood battle

A FORMER SNP MP has been reprimanded for falsely claiming he had been endorsed to run as an MSP by John Swinney.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2025

Anas Sarwar attacks ministers' pay rise – but won't commit to reversing it

ANAS Sarwar has said it will be “difficult” to reverse a recent pay hike for Scottish Government ministers if he becomes first minister - after…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2025

MSP faces vote to oust her from committee role over comments on gender ruling

Conservative Tess White has lodged a motion to remove Green Maggie Chapman as the Equalities Committee deputy convener.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

‘We’ve waited a long time’ – Emma Caldwell’s mother as inquiry judge confirmed

The family hope Lord Scott KC will shine a ‘glaring spotlight’ on the actions of police and prosecutors in the murder investigation.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

Swinney urged to ‘end era of divisive gender politics’

Tory leader Russell Findlay’s plea came in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision last week on the definition of a woman in the Equality Act.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Labour austerity feeding rise of far right in UK, John Swinney tells Anas Sarwar

LABOUR'S “continuation of austerity” at Westminster is pushing voters towards Reform and the far right, John Swinney has said.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025

John Swinney accuses Scottish Tories of trans rights U-turn as old comments resurface

JOHN Swinney has accused the Scottish Tories of U-turning on trans rights – after highlighting their previous support for making the definition of…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025

Swinney ‘deeply honoured’ to attend Pope’s funeral in Rome

Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

John Swinney to attend funeral of Pope Francis as thousands queue to pay tribute

FIRST Minister John Swinney will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025

John Swinney declines to say if trans women are women after media questions

Scotland’s First Minister has repeatedly refused to say whether he believes transgender women are women, when quizzed during a press conference in…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025