The Latest Breaking News from Programme for Government

SNP leadership 'dangerously diverging from party policy', members body warns

THERE is a “growing, dangerous gap” between SNP party policy and the Scottish Government, the party’s largest affiliate body has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7

Swinney can’t give ‘specific figure’ on NHS job losses under planned reforms

The First Minister announced proposed changes to health boards in his Programme for Government.

Evening Standard · Sep 6

‘Put action into words’ say campaigners as Swinney vows to tackle misogyny

Violence against women and girls was one of the key focuses of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government.

Evening Standard · Sep 1

John Swinney urged to include Israel sanctions in Programme for Government

JOHN Swinney has been urged to include plans to fully implement boycott and sanctions against Israel in his Programme for Government ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31

John Swinney vows to bring ‘radical change’ to Scotland’s public services

The Scottish First Minister said public service reform would be a key part of the next five-year term at Holyrood.

Evening Standard · Aug 30

John Swinney urged to act on ‘squalid’ housing for seasonal farm workers

JOHN Swinney has been urged to include a commitment to introducing national housing standards for seasonal agricultural workers in his Programme for…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30

Building independence support must be in SNP Government's agenda, say Greens

JOHN Swinney must deliver on his pre-election promises and include building independence support in his Programme for Government that is to be…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Over 50 organisations urge John Swinney to deliver 'long-promised' Human Rights Bill

OVER 50 organisations from across Scottish civil society have urged John Swinney to deliver the “long-promised” Human Rights Bill ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Greens demand 'watertight' Scottish ban on LGBT+ conversion practices

THE Scottish Greens have called on the SNP Government to introduce a "watertight" ban on conversion practices in Scotland amid fears UK…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Expansion of poverty programme to deliver ‘lasting change,’ announced by John Swinney

FIRST Minister John Swinney has announced an expansion of the integrated poverty support programme in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2025