I know a lot of people won’t be quite ready to hear this, but summer is almost over. The kids are back at school, the nights are getting a bit
I know a lot of people won’t be quite ready to hear this, but summer is almost over. The kids are back at school, the nights are getting a bit
Article published in The National newspaper by John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland, on 18th July 2025. I am often asked for advice by young people who are interested
This article was first published by First Minister John Swinney in the Scotsman on the 4th of July 2025. When Keir Starmer stood up shortly after taking office and told
SNP Delivering for Scotland Friends, It’s hard to believe a year has passed since I became Scotland’s First Minister. A week may well be a long time in politics, but
Civil Society Leaders Gather for Forum in Glasgow Scots must act now to protect our democracy and shared values from the rise of the far right. Since becoming your First
First Minister John Swinney’s speech at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Scotland annual lunch 2025 in Edinburgh on Friday 21 March. In government, we enjoy a very good and
Meeting the climate challenge Thank you for joining me here in Botanic Gardens in Glasgow this morning. This is the latest in a series of speeches I have given since
Statement by First Minister John Swinney to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 18th February 2025. Presiding Officer, members will be aware that last September, Petroineos announced its intention to close
To: The care experienced community From: First Minister John Swinney It is five years since Scotland made its Promise, that we, as a nation, will do all that we can
First Minister’s speech First Minister John Swinney’s speech about improving public services and NHS renewal, given at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh, on Monday 27 January 2025. Good morning. And