It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. John Swinney admits he is 'concerned' about potential U.S tariffs, and will use a trip to New York to address the issue. American president ...

Credit: The Scottish Parliament First Minister John Swinney has led heartfelt tributes to Scottish government minister Christina McKelvie following her death at the age of 57, remembering her as a ...

First Minister John Swinney has faced calls in the Scottish Parliament to increase police numbers in Edinburgh amid concerns about a rise in gang violence. Did you know with a Digital Subscription ...

John Swinney says calls to avoid tariffs on Scottish exports to the US will be “part and parcel” of his discussions when he jets off to New York later this week. The First Minister will be in ...

Now, John Swinney has a choice. He can continue down the same path of silence and inaction, or he can show the leadership that his predecessors failed to. That means handing over government time ...

John Swinney is the most popular political leader in Scotland, a YouGov poll has found, with the public also more likely to back the SNP over Labour. The First Minister still scores a negative ...

Swinney offered to visit the school after details of the attacks were raised in the Scottish Parliament by Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw. "I'm absolutely delighted that the first minister would like to ...

First Minister John Swinney has said he aims to strengthen “trade and investment ties” between Scotland and the US when he travels to New York for the city’s annual Tartan Week. Speaking ahead of the ...

The head teacher of a primary school that was targeted in a number of sectarian attacks has welcomed an offer of a visit from First Minister John Swinney. St Joseph's Primary School in Busby ...

John Swinney has said efforts to eradicate child poverty will be “more challenging” as a result of the welfare changes made in the Chancellor’s spring statement. The First Minister spoke ...