John Swinney
SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second
The SNP secured a fifth consecutive term at Holyrood under John Swinney, while Reform UK and Scottish Labour tied for second place in a reshaped Scottish Parliament.
Alliance to Liberate Scotland urges voters to prioritize independence in Holyrood election
The Alliance to Liberate Scotland urges voters to make constitutional change the central issue in the Holyrood election, warning against regional SNP votes.
John Swinney launches £30m fund to combat far right in Scotland
John Swinney announced a three-year, £30m fund at the SNP conference to combat far-right activity and racism across Scottish communities.
SNP see hung parliament as most realistic route to indyref2
The SNP has mapped out its strategic path to a second independence referendum, betting that a hung parliament at Westminster will provide leverage to force negotiations.
John Swinney claims stars are aligning for Scottish independence despite split polls
First Minister John Swinney claims nationalist momentum is growing ahead of upcoming elections, despite split polling data and voter focus on living costs.
John Swinney declares stars aligning for independence at SNP conference
Scottish First Minister John Swinney used his keynote address at the SNP conference in Aberdeen to argue that momentum is building for Scottish independence. The speech comes amid conflicting voter polls and ongoing opposition from Downing Street.
John Swinney claims GB Energy has done nothing for Scottish renewables
First Minister John Swinney has launched a sharp attack on GB Energy, claiming the state-backed firm has achieved nothing for Scottish renewables.
Andy Burnham urges Scotland to drop independence focus and back regional powers
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham challenged Scotland's nationalist leadership to abandon the independence debate and instead focus on regional decentralisation.
Burnham offers Swinney co-operation on further devolution
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged First Minister John Swinney to collaborate on a plan to decentralise powers away from Westminster and Holyrood.
John Swinney branded 'clueless' on achieving independence as SNP gathers in Aberdeen
As the SNP gathers in Aberdeen, First Minister John Swinney faces internal criticism over independence strategy and unveils the new Choose Scotland campaign.
SNP challenges Andy Burnham to allow second Scottish independence vote
The SNP has ratcheted up a constitutional showdown with Westminster by challenging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to permit a second Scottish independence referendum.
UK Government rejects Holyrood abolition referendum petition
The UK Government rejected a petition signed by nearly 17,500 people demanding a referendum on dismantling devolution in Scotland.
More than half think Scotland heading in wrong direction, poll finds
A new Ipsos poll reveals that half of Scots believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, posing a challenge for John Swinney.
John Swinney claims Scottish independence push has turned a corner
First Minister John Swinney claims the campaign for Scottish independence has turned a corner, pointing to parliamentary remarks and cross-nation alignments.
Police Scotland failed to make ANY new inquiries into potential SNP fraud
Police Scotland has declined to launch new inquiries into SNP finance controversies, leaving questions unanswered over hundreds of thousands in ring-fenced donations.
Nigel Farage claims Scottish independence is settled issue during Edinburgh visit
During a visit to Edinburgh, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declared that Scottish independence is a settled constitutional issue while dismissing nationalist alignments.
Anas Sarwar takes Lords seat
Former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has officially joined the House of Lords, prompting criticism from political opponents and intensifying the ongoing leadership contest.
Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’
First Minister John Swinney is calling on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland's right to decide its future in Parliament, setting up a high-stakes constitutional showdown.
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.