John Swinney1 day agoSwinney to consider buffer zones around asylum hotelsThe first minister says people have a right to protest but it is unacceptable when it becomes "threatening".1 day ago7 days agoSwinney would send Scots troops to Ukraine if peace agreedThe first minister also warned that the post-war peace in western Europe could be under threat. 7 days ago8 Jan 2026Swinney backs action against Russia after Scots airports used during tanker operationThe first minister says he was not briefed on a US-led operation a few hundred miles off Scotland's coast.8 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Scottish party leaders set out stalls ahead of electionJohn Swinney, Anas Sarwar and Russell Findlay have made their pitches for May's Holyrood vote. 5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Public holiday to celebrate Scotland's World Cup returnScotland will face Haiti in Boston on Sunday 14 June before taking on Morocco and Brazil in the US.5 Jan 202623 Dec 2025Justice secretary's grooming gang comments probed for code breachAngela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting Prof Alexis Jay's position on public inquiries into child sexual abuse and exploitation.23 Dec 202523 Dec 2025A&E waiting times improve ahead of busy festive periodFigures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that 64% of people were seen to within the four-hour target last week compared to 59% the week before.23 Dec 202521 Dec 2025First minister recalls 'moment of peace' as Christmas card revealedJohn Swinney captured the image during a walk along the banks of Loch Ossian, on Rannoch Moor, in 2024.21 Dec 202518 Dec 2025'Secret bugging' of SNP MSP unacceptable - SwinneyThe first minister has responded to reports of a staff member recording an SNP member they worked for.18 Dec 2025...
