Writing in his new regular column for the Daily Record, First Minister John Swinney says it's time for political parties and ...

The first minister made the call as he hosts a forum of political, civic and faith groups in Glasgow.

Two other former Conservative Westminster cabinet ministers, former Chancellor of the Exchequer and foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove, who held a range of cabinet posts, under prime ...

During a media conference at Bute House, Mr Swinney also announces his government's legislative programme will be published ...

EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister has spoken out against those taking advantage of "fear and anxiety" in society caused by a cost ...

The First Minister said the late pontiff had been "a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society." ...

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to Pope Francis, calling his death "deeply saddening" and a moment of ...

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has hit out at First Minister John Swinney after rejecting his invitation to ...

John Swinney still refused say what a ‘woman’ is on Saturday despite the landmark ruling handed down by the Supreme Court. The First Minister would not say if he believed a trans woman was a ...

First minister focuses on improving NHS, plus Greens co-leader urges party unity after calling time on 17-year tenure ...

JOHN Swinney has been slammed for “squirming” after he dodged five calls to define a woman. The First Minister was asked several times to say if he believed trans women were women and insisted he ...

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 ...