The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Keir Starmer dodges questions on a severance payment for Sue Gray ousted as his No10 chief-of-staff

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden stressed the senior civil servant had ‘been through quite a lot in the last few weeks’

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2024

Sue Gray set to miss inaugural meeting of council of nations and regions

PM will convene Friday’s summit of devolved nations and English mayors without Gray by his side, No 10 says

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024

John Swinney to press Keir Starmer on investment for Scotland in private meeting

JOHN Swinney is set to press Keir Starmer to work with him to deliver increased investment into Scotland’s economy during a private meeting on…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024

How every MSP voted as Holyrood rejected the UK's Winter Fuel Payment cut

MSPs at Holyrood have overwhelmingly voted to oppose the Labour Government's cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

Two Labour MSPs rebel as Holyrood votes against UK Winter Fuel Payment cut

HOLYROOD has voted overwhelmingly that the UK Government should reverse its cut to the Winter Fuel Payment ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

John Swinney stands by National Care Service plans as union withdraws support

THE Scottish Government's plans to set up a National Care Service are the “most effective way” of improving care services across the country,…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

Strikes to close schools in John Swinney's constituency for two weeks

UNION leaders have announced strike action that could close schools in the First Minister's local area for two weeks ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

Scottish Government awards grants to help families in poverty across the country

The Scottish Government is awarding grants of up to £80,000 to 12 local projects that support families in poverty around the country ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

John Swinney defends Stephen Flynn over £30k donation saying it was declared properly

JOHN Swinney has defended Stephen Flynn after he lobbied ministers on behalf of an energy firm run by a donor who gave his branch £30,000 saying…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2024

Gaza ceasefire needed 'more than ever' on October 7 anniversary, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said a ceasefire in Gaza is needed “more than ever” as he commemorated one year since the October 7 attacks ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2024