The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Sunday’s briefing: Surprise for Slot and anguish for Arteta

Elsewhere, tributes were paid to Denis Law while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returned to management.

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025

Remain is in the past, rejoining EU is ‘Scotland’s best hope’, Swinney to say

The First Minister will stress the need for migration in Scotland due to the ageing population.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025

First Minister John Swinney hails Denis Law as ‘giant of Scottish football’

Law remains the only Scottish player to have won a Ballon d’Or, which he was awarded in 1964.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025

John Swinney accuses Anas Sarwar of 'epitomising Labour dishonesty' in FMQs clash

JOHN Swinney accused Anas Sarwar of epitomising “the fundamental dishonesty” of the Labour Party in a heated clash at First Minister Questions…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2025

Anas Sarwar panned for austerity denial – as UK ministers plan 'ruthless' cuts

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of living in a “parallel universe” after he denied there would be any austerity under Labour – in the same week…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2025

Scotland reacts as Israel and Hamas strike ceasefire deal

SCOTLAND'S First Minister John Swinney has released a statement responding to news of a ceasefire deal being struck between Israel and Hamas.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025

Let bereaved grieve in peace, says Swinney after plea from Salmond’s widow

Moira Salmond has said recent criticism of her late husband Alex is causing distress for herself and the family.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

John Swinney says Nicola Sturgeon's privacy must be 'respected' amid divorce

JOHN Swinney has said Nicola Sturgeon’s privacy should be “respected” – after the Scottish Tory leader linked the end of her marriage to a…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025

Swinney seeks to speed up action to scrap two-child cap in Scotland

The First Minister said if the system can be in place sooner, ‘the first payments will be made in this coming year’.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Scotland can join small European nations with world's lowest child poverty, FM says

JOHN Swinney has said that Scotland could join the ranks of small European nations with the lowest child poverty rates in the world – as long as…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025