It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. John Swinney gave one of his most personal interviews on child poverty in an exclusive interview with The Herald. Speaking exclusively from ...

JOHN Swinney has waded into a row over an Irish rap trio who called for the death of Tory MPs by saying it would be “unacceptable” for them to perform at TRNSMT. Tory party leader Kemi ...

John Swinney has suggested businesses and organisations in Scotland should not implement controversial interim guidance by the UK equalities watchdog and instead "wait for definitive full guidance ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. First Minister John Swinney believes Kneecap playing at TRNSMT this summer would be "unacceptable". The Irish rap collective are known for ...

An SNP MSP has called on Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney to say sorry to women and transgender people after this month’s Supreme Court ruling. Michelle Thomson said Keir Starmer and should also ...

Michelle Thomson and John Swinney after an SNP group meeting at the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Ms Thomson told the BBC: “In reality, let’s be clear: Keir Starmer should ...

First Minister John Swinney is fast following in Nicola Sturgeon’s footsteps and becoming a mainstay at book festivals, but he has a long way to go before he matches Sturgeon’s appearances.

John Swinney has been told to vow to build 25,000 new homes and "seize the opportunity” to kickstart economic growth in Scotland. The First Minister has brought forward his annual programme for ...

First Minister John Swinney has backed calls for rap group Kneecap to be axed from Scotland's TRNSMT music festival. Organisers have been urged to drop the Belfast trio over footage from a 2023 ...

John Swinney has said the funeral of Pope Francis was "very moving" and "uplifting" after attending the ceremony in the Vatican. The First Minister also spoke of his own experience of Christianity ...

John Swinney has said the funeral of Pope Francis was "very moving" and "uplifting" after attending the ceremony in the Vatican. The First Minister also spoke of his own experience of Christianity ...

John Swinney has said the funeral of Pope Francis was “very moving” and “uplifting” after attending the ceremony in the Vatican. The First Minister also spoke of his own experience of ...