John Swinney4 hrs agoNot a continuity cabinet: Swinney signals change with familiar facesSeven of its nine members were already there but everyone except the first minister has a new job.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoJohn Swinney announces new Scottish cabinetStephen Flynn has joined the senior ministerial team, while Jenny Gilruth has been appointed deputy FM.4 hrs ago13 hrs agoFirst Minister arrives at Bute House for cabinet reshuffleFirst Minister arrives at Bute House for cabinet reshuffle13 hrs ago1 day agoJohn Swinney re-appointed as First Minister of ScotlandHis appointment will be rubber-stamped by the King before a signing-in ceremony at the Court of Session on Wednesday.1 day ago1 day agoJohn Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first ministerThe SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.1 day ago2 days agoSwinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister voteThe SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.2 days ago7 days agoParty leaders sworn in for new term at Scottish ParliamentParty leaders sworn in for new term at Scottish Parliament7 days ago7 days agoScottish party leaders sworn in at HolyroodSNP leader John Swinney was the first to be sworn in following the Scottish Parliamentary election.7 days ago12 May 2026Starmer agrees to meet Swinney in face-to face meetingSwinney says the meeting will discuss the constitution but Sir Keir says it is just to talk about "shared issues".12 May 2026...
