How will John Swinney navigate divisions over identity politics? - BBC

Identity politics have proven divisive in the SNP and across the Scottish Parliament. Navigating the issue is one of the major challenges facing Scotland's new first minister. Both of John Swinney ... Read More

Why is John Swinney talking about independence now?

The first minister is looking towards independence but must balance government business with calls for a second referendum. Read More

John Swinney planning 'minimalist' reshuffle within days after election defeat

John Swinney is planning a Cabinet reshuffle within days after he faced calls to resign following a shock by-election defeat. The First Minister is said to be preparing a “minimalist” shake up ... Read More

Swinney seeks to renew trust in politics and unite Scots against ‘radical right’ - Evening Standard

John Swinney will host his first Bute House press conference as First Minister on Wednesday where he will outline his plan to “renew public trust in politics” and unite Scotland “against the ... Read More

John Swinney, old political hand, set to be Scotland’s new leader

John Swinney, the deputy first minister of Scotland, speaks during a Covid-19 news conference January 21, 2021. (Scottish Government/Wikimedia Commons via Courthouse News) LONDON (AFP) — Scotland's ... Read More

Reform claims John Swinney 'way overstepping' with summit

Reform councillor Thomas Kerr has branded the summit, which his party has been locked out of, a ‘political stunt’. Read More

John Swinney says his summit to counter populism ‘above party politics’ - Evening Standard

First Minister John Swinney has insisted his efforts to counter the threat of populism are ‘above party politics’ (Jane Barlow/PA) Katrine Bussey 7 April 2025 ... Read More

John Swinney says independence will be 'central' to SNP election campaign - Daily Record

John Swinney today pledged Scottish independence would be "central" to the SNP's election campaign next year. The First Minister said he would use the next 12 months to push his argument that ... Read More

John Swinney says time as Education Secretary changed his politics as he moved leftwards - MSN

John Swinney has said serving as Nicola Sturgeon’s Education Secretary changed his politics by focusing on child poverty. The First Minister said witnessing the “corrosive” effect of ... Read More

John Swinney: the SNP's ultimate 'safe pair of hands'

John Swinney is widely tipped to take over from Humza Yousaf, whose resignation leaves a "leadership void needing to be filled in a time of crisis for the SNP", said The Courier.Douglas Ross ... Read More

How will John Swinney navigate divisions over identity politics?

Identity politics have proven divisive in the SNP and across the Scottish Parliament. Navigating the issue is one of the major challenges facing Scotland's new first minister. Both of John Swinney ... Read More