"Punishment is a key part of the justice system, but stopping young people carrying knives in the first place is also essential." ...

The bill for the Scottish Government’s lost Supreme Court case over the definition of a woman has been revealed.

The First Minister said he would use the next 12 months to push his argument that Scots would be better off if they voted to ...

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney wrote on X ... “For us Peruvians, it is a source of pride that this is a pope who represents our country,” said elementary school teacher Isabel ...

John Swinney has announced he will vote against controversial plans to legalise Assisted Dying in Scotland. The First Minister set out his views on the subject today ahead of a landmark vote on ...

John Swinney has branded the Conservatives a “disgusting organisation” in an angry exchange with former party leader Douglas Ross. The First Minister said it “never ceases to amaze me how ...

John Swinney also gave an emotive response when asked if he had discussions with his wife who has a serious health condition on the matter. "I couldn't contemplate having the conversation about ...

JOHN Swinney has revealed his stance on assisted dying ahead of a key Holyrood vote next week. The First Minister told reporters he would OPPOSE the controversial Bill - the week before MSPs vote ...

John Swinney has been accused of playing a "pathetic con” on the Scottish public amid criticism the First Minister's pledge to provide 100,000 extra GP appointments will not end the 8am rush to ...

Exactly one year ago today, John Swinney was sworn in as the seventh First Minister of Scotland. Mr Swinney has battled through a disastrous general election and put his party on an election ...

It’s also a year since veteran SNP powerbroker John Swinney took over as first minister from Humza Yousaf. Yousaf, determined to free his government from the left-wing shackles of coalition with ...