John Swinney
Andy Burnham hints at allowing second Scottish independence referendum
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has triggered a political storm after suggesting a second Scottish independence referendum could be permitted if public opinion shifts.
SNP rule in Glasgow has been a failure and city residents must demand better
Decade-long SNP rule in Glasgow faces mounting criticism amid a severe housing emergency, soaring homelessness, and calls for urgent government intervention.
Andy Burnham’s early policies test Scotland’s John Swinney on devolution
Scottish First Minister John Swinney met Andy Burnham to discuss constructive cooperation as a sweeping policy package tests devolution and energy powers.
Scotland seeks military aid as Cairngorms wildfire rages for eleventh day
Scotland has requested military assistance from Westminster as a massive wildfire burning through the Cairngorms National Park enters its eleventh day.
Andy Burnham says another Scottish independence referendum is off limits
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told First Minister John Swinney that a new independence referendum is off limits, focusing instead on potential further devolution.