But it’s clear that whether it’s Labour or Tories in power, the welfare state is not in safe hands at Westminster. The Big ...

The UK defence secretary, John Healey, accused SNP ministers of "student union politics" when it emerged that a specialist ...

Findlay says the FM’s words will be “no consolation to those waiting for treatment” for cancer. He criticises the health ...

Scottish Conservative Party leader Russell Findlay calls the guidance "tedious, hand-wringing nonsense" which is "complicated ...

While speaking to journalists on Monday, Mr Swinney said the change in policy from the UK government would increase ...

Scotland’s First Minister has apologised to Gypsy Travellers for the “unfair and unjust policies” that caused them “trauma” ...

Anas Sarwar has branded John Swinney "captain of the Titanic" as he blasted Scotland's "failing" NHS. The Scottish Labour ...

John Swinney insists his government is focused on improving cancer care after new figures show record-low treatment rates.

John Swinney says there will be a massive overhaul of public services - but insists this is not a knee-jerk reaction to ...

Scotland is being given "poison pills" and policy scraps from the UK table instead of flourishing on its own two feet, John ...

First Minister John Swinney has provided an update on winter fuel payments in Scotland.

First Minister accused of raising the prospect of job losses through political choice rather than financial necessity ...