The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

John Swinney determined to 'bring people together' amid tariffs in Tartan Week visit

Business ties between Scotland and the US will endure if “we bring people together”, First Minister John Swinney has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025

John Swinney to march in Tartan Day parade alongside Alan Cumming

SCOTLAND'S First Minister will march in New York’s annual Tartan Day parade on Saturday ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025

Two 13-year-olds charged after Scottish primary hit by 'sectarian arson attacks'

TWO 13-year-olds have been charged in connection with vandalism after a primary school was targeted in a series of “sectarian attacks” ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2025

'Not good news for Scotland': John Swinney hits out at Donald Trump's tariffs

New tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on goods from the UK being sold to America are “not good news”, Scotland’s First Minister said

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

John Swinney not to meet any US Government officials during visit

THE First Minister did not seek meetings with US Government officials ahead of a trip to New York, it has been confirmed ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Russell Findlay reacts as another Tory leaves party

SCOTTISH Tory leader Russell Findlay has blamed people leaving his party for “selfish” personal reasons, as more of his colleagues jump ship ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

No attempt made for Swinney to meet US government during visit – spokesman

First Minister John Swinney will be flying to New York on Friday to attend Tartan Week.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Swinney pays tribute to hero uncle who won posthumous Victoria Cross in war

The First Minister said it was important to remember the sacrifices of the past while war rages on in parts of the world today.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Douglas Ross told off by Presiding Officer for heckling John Swinney at FMQs

DOUGLAS Ross was told off by the Presiding Officer for heckling John Swinney at First Minister’s Questions (FMQs).

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs not good news for Scotland – and whole world, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke out after President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% would be applied on exports from the UK to the US.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025