John Swinney will effectively launch the SNP’s Holyrood election campaign when he publishes his Programme for Government next ...

The first minister said launching his government’s intentions on 6 May will allow it 12 months to deliver ahead of the ...

First Minister John Swinney is bringing forward an annual announcement on his policy and legislative goals. The SNP leader said moving the programme for government to 6 May would "enable a full ...

JOHN Swinney was mocked after he insisted the “time is right” for Scotland to be independent — just moments after predicting our economy could be hit by a recession. But, despite the shadow ...

John Swinney has awarded his ministers a near £20,000 wage rise but has turned down the pay bump himself to avoid the perception he is "benefiting" from his own decisions. Scotland's first ...

John Swinney has defended allowing his ministers to take a pay rise of almost £20,000 - suggesting it is a “principle of fairness”. Although the ministerial element of MSP pay will remain ...

John Swinney has told Scots to be "prepared rather than scared" about the economic challenges the country faces. The First Minister today responded to the impact of global market turmoil by ...