John Swinney5 days agoSwinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soarThe first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.5 days ago29 Mar 2026First Minister apologises to victims of ex-council leaderJordan Linden was last week found guilty of five assaults and sending unwanted sexual communications to teenagers.29 Mar 202628 Mar 2026SNP 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.28 Mar 202626 Mar 2026Party leaders make pitches to Scots as they hit campaign trailWith the Holyrood election just six weeks away, hopefuls have kick-started their campaigns.26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026Health, 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?26 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Reform 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 2018.25 Mar 202619 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 2026...
