John Swinney1 day agoFirst Minister apologises to victims of ex-council leaderJordan Linden was last week found guilty of five assaults and sending unwanted sexual communications to teenagers.1 day ago2 days agoSNP and Greens join independence march ahead of Holyrood electionSNP leader John Swinney and the Greens co-leaders led thousands on an independence march down the Royal Mile.2 days ago4 days agoParty leaders make pitches to Scots as they hit campaign trailWith the Holyrood election just six weeks away, hopefuls have kick-started their campaigns.4 days ago4 days agoHealth, education, tax and more - Has the SNP delivered on its promises at Holyrood?As parties draw up their election manifestos, has the SNP ticked off the goals it set out in 2021?4 days ago5 days agoReform MSP backs Scottish leader Offord after his crude joke condemnedThe party's leader in Scotland has admitted making a "clumsy" remark at a rugby club dinner in 2018.5 days ago19 Mar 2026Racism behind rise in support for Reform, says SwinneyThe first minister told the BBC's Scotcast the views of some Reform UK supporters were "intolerant".19 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Sturgeon was a 'better' FM than Swinney, says Greens co-leaderGillian Mackay tells the BBC's Scotcast the SNP has moved away from a left wing political agenda under John Swinney. 18 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Swinney tells UK government to 'get a move on' with heating oil supportThe first minister responds to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' promise of help with rising energy costs caused by war in the Middle East.15 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Swinney promises £500m childcare boost and more GP walk-in clinicsThe first minister told his party's spring conference he will extend childcare if re-elected in May.14 Mar 2026...