Readers call for a referendum to decide if assisted dying should be implemented Like other Scots exiled south ot the Border I ...

It was billed as a new forum to pose “the big questions” about Scotland’s future, and in fairness Tuesday’s Scotland 2050 ...

hat politicians eat, or say they eat, tells us so much about them. Tony Blair told his northern constituents in Sedgefield ...

John Swinney says there will be a massive overhaul of public services - but insists this is not a knee-jerk reaction to losing the Hamilton by-election. All Sections. Dare to be Honest.

Mr Swinney pointed to it on Monday as a success: “The creation of a single Scottish Police service has led to over £200 million in savings over legacy arrangements, while crime has continued to ...

John Swinney is a flawed politician, for sure, but if his critics within the SNP want to win the next Scottish Parliamentary election, they’ll bite their tongues and get behind him.

John Swinney has been amongst admirers who have paid tribute to esteemed academic Sir Geoff Palmer, following his death aged 85. By Amy Watson, Neil Pooran. Comment.

John Swinney has said a challenge to his leadership of the SNP would not be a “good idea”. The First Minister was asked about reports of a plot by some in the party to force him to come up ...

John Swinney has been challenged to finally fix Scotland's housing emergency after the UK Government announced a multi-billion pound investment to build more affordable homes. Rachel Reeves ...

It seems John Swinney is determined not to make the same mistake and is eyeing up the Clydesdale MSP for future advancement. Energy secretary Màiri McAllan gives birth to first child.

John Swinney has insisted he's still the best man to lead the SNP after the party suffered a shock by-election defeat in Hamilton. The First Minister faced calls to quit from some veteran ...