John Swinney

Deputy First Minister John Swinney at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood. Picture: PA

Barring people who refuse vaccination 'wrong', says John Swinney
Politics

Swinney deletes unverified Covid graphic and apologises
Health

Sturgeon defends Swinney sharing unverified Covid information on social media
Health

Covid Scotland: When FACTS go out the window
Health

John Swinney criticised for 'misleading' social media post on face masks
Health

Humza Yousaf's Harry Potter trip is nothing to apologise for – Scotsman comment
Columnists

What OECD report on Scottish education teaches us about the SNP – Daniel Johnson
Columnists

Patrick Harvie says Greens pact discussions with SNP 'positive'
Politics

Attempt to limit how long emergency Covid powers can be extended fails
Politics

How to make Scottish education world-leading once again – Ian Murray MP
Columnists

No wonder John Swinney got expelled as Education Secretary – John McLellan
Columnists

Why has Scotland banned travel to Greater Manchester?
Coronavirus

John Swinney hits back at Andy Burnham over travel ban
UK News

Covid Scotland: Children’s Commissioner calls on ministers to carry out review o...
Lifestyle

'No evidence' of increase in hospital numbers, say paediatricians
Health

Covid and children: Advice for parents
Health

Vaccine has changed lockdown dynamics - Scotsman comment
Opinion

Swinney gives reassurances that Euros fan events in Glasgow will go ahead
Politics

John Swinney 'confident' 6,000-capacity Euro 2020 fan zone will open
Politics

Lib Dems urge major reform of Scottish Qualifications Authority
Politics

Infection rate figures could be ditched as lockdown factor in Scotland
Politics

John Swinney claims he has no knowledge of SNP party funds police inquiry
Politics

Swinney says travellers must use ‘due caution’
Coronavirus

Readers' Letters: Is this a Cabinet to energise the nation?
Letters

Analysis: Nicola Sturgeon's Cabinet reshuffle has caution at its heart
Politics

SQA 'misses deadline' to confirm appeals process for exams in 2021
Politics

Will SNP continue to ignore child poverty scandal? – Ian Murray MP
Columnists

'Honest conversation' on NHS future needed with new health secretary
Politics

Scottish Cabinet Reshuffle RECAP: Nicola Sturgeon announces new Cabinet line-up
Politics

John Swinney appointed Covid Recovery minister in early SNP reshuffle
Politics

Covid restrictions to be reviewed in East Renfrewshire, Midlothian this week
Health

Swinney 'must be replaced' as education secretary due to 'litany of failures'
Politics

Time to challenge Rangers over 'superiority syndrome' and anti-Catholic bigotry
Rangers

Swinney doubles-down on school 'exams'
Politics

SQA urged to publish appeals system amid growing concerns around 2021 exams
Education

Scotland will be ready for indyref2 once Covid pandemic 'stable', says Swinney
Coronavirus

Sturgeon says indyref2 timing a decision for Scottish Parliament to make
Politics

What the election result means for independence
Politics

The Scottish election winners and losers after day one of results
Politics

SNP set for fourth term win but majority hangs in the balance as turnout soars
Politics

Nicola Sturgeon says SNP majority is 'very, very long shot'
Politics

Analysis: What next for education secretary John Swinney?
Politics

John Swinney holds Perthshire North
Politics

Race for Holyrood: The knives come out in the Scottish election campaign
Politics

Willie Rennie: Rise in casual teacher contracts under SNP a 'disgrace'
Politics

Parents group says 'no excuse' for cancelling transition days
Education

Voters split on SNP record, but education and crime worst performers, poll shows
Politics

Race for Holyrood: Sturgeon chases youths playing Chappy outside Bute House
Politics

Sea kayaker captures the moment he is approached by friendly dolphins
People

Scottish students 'left in limbo' by SNP failure around 2020 exams results
Politics

Why social distancing could help improve Festival Fringe – Stephen Jardine
Columnists

Swinney denies SNP being ‘deliberately ambiguous’ over date of possible IndyRef2
Politics

SNP pledges to scrap musical instrument tuition fees in schools
Politics

Swinney to defend SNP’s education record in BBC Scotland Debate Night special
Politics

Swinney: 'We will fight UK Government in court over children's Bill challenge'
Politics

John Swinney 'is the problem' in Scottish education say MSPs
Politics