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First Minister John Swinney stated that ScotRail's new app launch has been disastrous and is damaging its reputation. He demanded a rapid fix for what should ha

First Minister John Swinney has endorsed calls for a reduction in whisky duty after meeting with the Scotch Whisky Association on Friday.

John Swinney admitted the SNP's integration of health and social care services has failed, prompting discussions for reform, potentially leading to social care

John Swinney is being urged to provide comprehensive details on public sector reforms, following accusations from the Tories of a 'masterclass in evasion' regar

First Minister John Swinney could not provide a specific number for job cuts resulting from the axing of NHS health boards, despite being questioned multiple ti

John Swinney has indicated a potential shake-up in social care, suggesting that services in Scotland could come under NHS management, potentially leading to the

John Swinney is reportedly developing plans to mandate PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) checks for MSPs and councillors before they can assume public offic

John Swinney is being urged to proceed with plans to reduce the number of commissioners in Scotland, a measure included in the government's program.

First Minister John Swinney is facing pressure regarding SNP bail changes following the deaths of women killed by ex-partners who were out on bail.

First Minister John Swinney is facing calls to abandon plans for a "mansion tax" through the introduction of two new council tax bands in Scotland.

John Swinney's new plans are acknowledged, but the public, weary of broken promises, demands tangible results to regain trust.

Murdo Fraser criticizes John Swinney for not addressing Scotland's £5 billion financial deficit. The article suggests that this financial issue will continue to

First Minister John Swinney reaffirmed his commitment to introducing a legally binding price cap on essential food items in Scotland, despite strong opposition

First Minister John Swinney has committed to a 'radical reshaping' of Scotland's public services. This announcement was made as MSPs returned to Holyrood follow

John Swinney's proposed reform package has been criticized by the Scottish Trades Union Congress's Roz Foyer, who warned it might be "more reckless than revolut

First Minister John Swinney is scheduled to announce his priorities for the upcoming year as part of the Programme for Government.

John Swinney is expected to merge Scotland's environmental agencies as part of efficiency measures outlined in the government's program.

John Swinney is set to proceed with the SNP's controversial food price cap, despite facing pressure to abandon the flagship manifesto commitment.

A top SNP civil servant has warned that public services in Scotland will either "stop or be consolidated" as John Swinney prepares to announce cuts. Swinney is

Scottish First Minister John Swinney stated that his upcoming Programme for Government statement on Tuesday will prioritize addressing the cost-of-living pressu

SNP leader John Swinney has stated that the UK is in a 'perilous state' and 'falling apart'. He criticized Prime Minister Andy Burnham for being on a 'lecturing

Over 20 business organizations have jointly written to John Swinney, urging him to abandon his proposal for a legal cap on certain food and drink prices, deemin

John Swinney has pledged to implement 'radical change' as Scotland's public services face significant cuts. The SNP leader warned that his government must activ

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has pledged to implement 'radical change' in Scotland's public services, making it a key focus for the next five-year term