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Tories reveal depressing desperation with Remembrance Sunday attack on John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney lays a wreath during the Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Edinburgh

First Minister John Swinney lays a wreath during the Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Edinburgh

Conservative Party

John Swinney responds to 'disgusting' Tory outrage over Remembrance Day tweet

First Minister John Swinney; Mark Darbon, chief executive of The R&A; Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, chief championships officer of The R&A; Vicki Miller, chief executive of VisitScotland; Ross Blackadder, chief operating officer of Carnoustie Golf

First Minister John Swinney; Mark Darbon, chief executive of The R&A; Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, chief championships officer of The R&A; Vicki Miller, chief executive of VisitScotland; Ross Blackadder, chief operating officer of Carnoustie Golf

John Swinney 'delighted' as 157th Open to return to Scotland

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

Scotland's First Minister leads Remembrance Sunday tributes in Edinburgh

John Swinney pictured speaking at First Minister's Questions in the Scottish Parliament

John Swinney pictured speaking at First Minister's Questions in the Scottish Parliament

SNP risk internal revolt as John Swinney overturns oil and gas stance

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John Swinney completes SNP's 'drill, baby, drill' U-turn

First Minister visits University of Aberdeen Mumbai campus

First Minister visits University of Aberdeen Mumbai campus

John Swinney makes ‘no apology’ as he hits back at foreign trip critics

The battle for the future of North Sea oil is raging

The battle for the future of North Sea oil is raging

Revealed: How Big Oil lobbied Labour and SNP ministers over North Sea

Scottish Government hits back at Wes Streeting amid defence row

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairing a meeting of the National Economic Council with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (right), Director General, Economic and Domestic Affairs Secretariat Juliet Chua and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, in

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairing a meeting of the National Economic Council with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (right), Director General, Economic and Domestic Affairs Secretariat Juliet Chua and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, in

Andy Burnham's 'Tower of Babel' devolution promises to keep everyone guessing

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairing a meeting of the National Economic Council in Glasgow.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairing a meeting of the National Economic Council in Glasgow.

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Are the Prime Minister and First Minister tiptoeing towards Scottish independence?

First Minister John Swinney (Jane Barlow/PA)

First Minister John Swinney (Jane Barlow/PA)

John Swinney 'deeply concerned' by UK Government's Acorn carbon capture decision

Andy Burnham calls for more powers for Glasgow after John Swinney meeting

Andy Burnham and John Swinney

Andy Burnham and John Swinney

John Swinney pledges to work with Andy Burnham on 'devolving powers' to Scotland

John Swinney urged to close 'glaring' loophole in short-term let laws

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

John Swinney urges Prime Minister to 'respect' devolution ahead of crunch meeting

Jane Barlow/PA wire

Jane Barlow/PA wire

City of Glasgow College

Union chief to confront John Swinney over Glasgow Caledonian University job cuts

First Minister John Swinney during First Minister's Questions

First Minister John Swinney during First Minister's Questions

John Swinney defends energy stance after being grilled over Rosebank oil field

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

UK Budget 'must reverse looming cuts to Scotland's funding', Scottish Government says

Well known Yes supporters to make rallying call for independence on the Royal Concert Hall steps, Buchanan Street,. .Pictured the crowds cheer the celebs that are at the event....Picture Martin Shields.Herald & Times Ltd.

Well known Yes supporters to make rallying call for independence on the Royal Concert Hall steps, Buchanan Street,. .Pictured the crowds cheer the celebs that are at the event....Picture Martin Shields.Herald & Times Ltd.

Second Scottish independence referendum 'must be a double vote', historian says

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking at 10 Downing Street in London

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking at 10 Downing Street in London

The 'Burnham bounce' will deflate. How will Scotland use the chance when it comes?

Demonstrators waves EU flags at a protest by pro-EU campaigners outside the Scottish Parliament in 2016

Demonstrators waves EU flags at a protest by pro-EU campaigners outside the Scottish Parliament in 2016

The SNP aren't ready for how Andy Burnham is changing UK and EU politics

John Swinney pays tribute to two killed in aftermath of Storm Boelo

Largs has been battered by heavy winds and flooding

Largs has been battered by heavy winds and flooding

Scottish Government holds emergency meeting over Storm Boelo chaos

New poll finds Scots back independence and almost half want indyref2 in five years

New poll shows Labour 'resurgent' as Andy Burnham issued 'volatility' warning

BBC presenter Gary Robertson interviewed Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville on the Sunday Show

BBC presenter Gary Robertson interviewed Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville on the Sunday Show

SNP minister says Jackdaw 'right' but outlines major caveat

Inside SNP as former MPs say John Swinney 'bowing to Westminster' on Jackdaw

First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay

First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay

John Swinney challenged to stop 'hiding behind Westminster' and oppose Rosebank

Yasmina Ferrigan was racially abused on her return to Scotland after being detained and deported by Israel.

Yasmina Ferrigan was racially abused on her return to Scotland after being detained and deported by Israel.

Scottish activist deported from Israel speaks out on 'racial abuse' on return home

John Swinney currently serves as Scotland's First Minister

John Swinney currently serves as Scotland's First Minister

John Swinney news, interviews and updates on Scotland's First Minister

First Minister and party leader John Swinney delivers his keynote speech at the Scottish National Party (SNP) annual conference, at The Event Complex Aberdeen last weekend

First Minister and party leader John Swinney delivers his keynote speech at the Scottish National Party (SNP) annual conference, at The Event Complex Aberdeen last weekend

Labour reject John Swinney's plea for North Sea fund to be ringfenced for Scotland

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

John Swinney demands new North Sea Energy Wealth Fund ringfenced for Scotland

John Swinney brands McGill's bus owner's dictator comparison as 'ludicrous'

John Swinney hails 'golden opportunity' for Scottish food ahead of India trip

First Minister John Swinney speaks to SNP delegates at the party's conference on Saturday, October 17

First Minister John Swinney speaks to SNP delegates at the party's conference on Saturday, October 17

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SNP policy is now at odds with Scottish Government. So what happens next?

First Minister and party leader John Swinney delivering his keynote speech at the SNP conference on Saturday, October 17

First Minister and party leader John Swinney delivering his keynote speech at the SNP conference on Saturday, October 17

Independence requires more courage than SNP's 'Choose Scotland' vibe politics

John Swinney tells bus bosses to 'watch their language' after 'dictator' jibe

The Sumitomo Electric plant

The Sumitomo Electric plant

'First of its kind' £350m Scottish subsea cable plant officially opens

First Minister and party leader John Swinney sits in the driver’s cab of a First Bus during a tour of the Exhibitors Hall at the SNP annual conference

First Minister and party leader John Swinney sits in the driver’s cab of a First Bus during a tour of the Exhibitors Hall at the SNP annual conference

Coach firm boss defends SNP's public bus plans branding dictator comparisons 'absurd'

Andy Burnham thinks he can just take an English solution and slap it on a Scottish problem

Andy Burnham thinks he can just take an English solution and slap it on a Scottish problem

Ignore PM’s offering. Reform of local democracy starts at home

First Minister and party leader John Swinney sits in the driver’s cab of a First Bus during a tour of the Exhibitors Hall at the SNP annual conference

First Minister and party leader John Swinney sits in the driver’s cab of a First Bus during a tour of the Exhibitors Hall at the SNP annual conference

Greens and Labour pledge to work with SNP to put Scottish buses under public control

First Minister and party leader John Swinney delivers his keynote speech at the SNP conference

First Minister and party leader John Swinney delivers his keynote speech at the SNP conference

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John Swinney has set the SNP a mammoth task. Is it possible to succeed?

First Minister John Swinney delivering a keynote speech to the SNP conference on Saturday

First Minister John Swinney delivering a keynote speech to the SNP conference on Saturday

The 4 key announcements in First Minister John Swinney's SNP conference speech

First Minister and party leader John Swinney

First Minister and party leader John Swinney

John Swinney brings back misogyny bill with pledge for new criminal offence

First Minister and party leader John Swinney

First Minister and party leader John Swinney

John Swinney announces new £30 million fund to combat far right in Scotland

John Swinney made the announcement at SNP conference

John Swinney made the announcement at SNP conference

Scotland's buses to be brought back into public control, John Swinney announces

All the latest from the final day of SNP conference in Aberdeen

All the latest from the final day of SNP conference in Aberdeen

Recap from the final day of SNP conference 2026 in Aberdeen

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney (right) with MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine Stephen Flynn (left) on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, following the 2026 Holyrood elections. Picture date: Saturday May 9, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney (right) with MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine Stephen Flynn (left) on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, following the 2026 Holyrood elections. Picture date: Saturday May 9, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should

The SNP must stop waiting for Westminster to deliver independence

Sioned Williams - Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales Flickr.

Sioned Williams - Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales Flickr.

Scotland has lit the path towards a fairer Wales

First Minister John Swinney speaking at the SNP conference on Thursday

First Minister John Swinney speaking at the SNP conference on Thursday

'Stars aligning for independence' as fresh poll predicts huge Yes lead

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

Scottish Government accused of letting US arms firm bypass Israel boycott rules

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney (Carl Court/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney (Carl Court/PA)

John Swinney responds to Andy Burnham's devolution offer to SNP

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Scotland on Friday

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Scotland on Friday

Andy Burnham offers to strike Scottish devolution deal with First Minister