JOHN Swinney dubbed himself “full-on John” and vowed to return the SNP to government in 2026 by fixing Scotland’s ailing public services. Speaking exclusively to the Scottish Sun ...

John Swinney has denied a report detailing the harrowing testimonies of nursing staff shows the “deadly reality” of the NHS in Scotland. The First Minister said the survey by the Royal College ...

First Minister John Swinney is facing questions from opposition party leaders and MSPs at FMQs Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay kicked off this week's Holyrood session by raising the issue of ...

It’s often telling to see which topics John Swinney has teed up for him via his own backbenchers. Today, the government was apparently keen to hit back at Scottish Secretary Ian Murray over the ...

There was a Holyrood statement on winter fuel payments, and John Swinney made a speech about child poverty. The Scottish and UK administrations continue to circle each other over the former’s ...

John Swinney has apologised to patients after a damning report revealed the impact of overcrowding in Scots hospitals. The First Minister today promised his "unrelenting focus" was on making sure ...

John Swinney has apologised to patients after a damning report revealed the impact of overcrowding in Scots hospitals. The First Minister today promised his "unrelenting focus" was on making sure ...

John Swinney has apologised to patients who has a negative experience in the NHS (PA) Scotland’s First Minister has apologised to all patients who have had an “unsatisfactory experience” in ...

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said: "Since the outset of this conflict, the Scottish Government has called for urgent de-escalation, an immediate ceasefire by all sides and the release of ...

Ending the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland could take place earlier than expected, with First Minister John Swinney saying his Government could act in the coming year. Setting out plans ...

John Swinney has said bereaved people should be allowed to “grieve in peace” after being asked about Moira Salmond’s call for attacks on her late husband’s reputation to stop. The late politician's ...