First Minister John Swinney is bringing forward an annual announcement on his policy and legislative goals. The SNP leader said moving the programme for government to 6 May would "enable a full ...

John Swinney warned of the economic impact of the policy decisions taken by the Trump administration, saying it would likely cause damage if the Scottish Government fails to take action.

Swinney said the programme for government would be published on May 6, “a date that will enable a full year of delivery between now and the Scottish election”. Asked if there would be a ...

John Swinney has awarded his ministers a near £20,000 wage rise but has turned down the pay bump himself to avoid the perception he is "benefiting" from his own decisions. Scotland's first ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. John Swinney has said he will be publishing his Government’s legislative programme earlier than usual to allow for a “full year of ...

John Swinney has been urged to make it a criminal offence to not report the sexual abuse of children. Labour MP Joani Reid has written to the First Minster, calling on him to consider making it ...

The two-week Easter break from Holyrood will have come at a good time for First Minister John Swinney, one would imagine. This is all relative, of course. His government is progressing remarkably ...

Since then, Mr Swinney has insisted he had a “very constructive” meeting with Trump junior in Bute House about investing in Scotland. But the word “constructive” should tell you the ...

John Swinney has refused to rule out forming another power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens after the next Holyrood election, but insisted his focus was on restoring the SNP’s ...