The SNP leader has opened up on his ambitions, and also talked for the first time about a heart scare in the back of a ...

Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson has said that social security is a “crucial safety net” following First Minister John Swinney outlining his long-term vision to eradicate child poverty ...

an SNP MSP has claimed. Karen Adam backed an idea being touted by John Swinney, who has suggested over recent days that he could seek a deal with the UK Government over the circumstances in which ...

Scottish Conservative finance spokesman Craig Hoy MSP said: “If the Scottish Parliament votes down the nationalists’ budget then John Swinney will only have himself to blame. “The SNP’s ...

The Tory MSP says he is pleased to say the animals are now safely in care and calls on the FM to condemn their release. John Swinney agrees with the Tory MSP and condemns the illegal release of ...

In North Lanarkshire, the SNP’s Social Security System already supports families through the unique Scottish Child Payment, ...

Swinney stood down as deputy first minister in February 2023 following Sturgeon's resignation as first minister and was reported to be considering retiring altogether as an MSP. But, after Humza ...

First Minister John Swinney is facing questions from opposition ... are heated by gas and much of that has to be imported, the MSP says. Ewing says that without UK exploration "we are only ...

To the backbenches now, and Scottish Conservative MSP Edward Mountain asks if the ... This has been an uncomfortable session for John Swinney. In recent weeks he’s given the impression of ...

Mr Swinney will warn opposition parties against pursuing stalemates and will urge them to help deliver progress for Scotland by backing the plans set out by Finance Secretary Shona Robison in December ...