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 been accused of using NHS staff as a "political shield" following criticism of his government's record on health. A report from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland has today ...

John Swinney has said assaults on patients and staff “cannot be tolerated” after reports of nearly 200 incidents of sexual assaults and rapes in Scotland’s hospitals. The issue of sexual ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

John Swinney has warned the rise of Reform in Scotland "must be confronted" as a new poll suggests Nigel Farage's party is set for a major breakthrough at Holyrood. The First Minister told the ...

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 ...

John Swinney has warned the rise of Reform in Scotland "must be confronted" as a new poll suggests Nigel Farage's party is set for a major breakthrough at Holyrood. The First Minister told the Record ...