However, most importantly, it is about deciding to take Scotland’s future into our own hands. It is only by taking charge of ...

Record column, First Minister John Swinney criticises the record of Keir Starmer's Government ahead of two speeches by the ...

Scottish Conservative Party leader Russell Findlay calls the guidance "tedious, hand-wringing nonsense" which is "complicated ...

The first minister is looking towards independence but must balance government business with calls for a second referendum.

While speaking to journalists on Monday, Mr Swinney said the change in policy from the UK government would increase ...

Parents have called on First Minister John Swinney to hand increased powers to the authorities for tackling and punishing ...

First Minister accused of raising the prospect of job losses through political choice rather than financial necessity ...

First Minister John Swinney has provided an update on winter fuel payments in Scotland.

Scotland is being given "poison pills" and policy scraps from the UK table instead of flourishing on its own two feet, John ...

John Swinney says there will be a massive overhaul of public services - but insists this is not a knee-jerk reaction to ...

First Minister John Swinney is due to set out his vision of an independent Scotland as 'modern, dynamic and forward-looking'.

Winter fuel payments for pensioners in Scotland will be no less than those being paid south of the border by the UK government, John Swinney has confirmed. The Scottish first minister made the ...