The First Minister said he was determined to end the ‘vicious circle’ of high waiting times and delayed discharge.

The Scottish Government has “absolutely no alternative” but to deal with US President Donald Trump, John Swinney has said.

Scotland’s First Minister will urge opposition parties to back a Scottish Government Budget offering “delivery and hope” in his first speech of the new year. John Swinney will say that the ...

First Minister John Swinney speech on Scottish economy First Minister John Swinney delivers a speech focused on the Scottish ...

In a wide-ranging speech on Wednesday morning ... must ensure Scotland plays a role in the runway’s creation. The Scottish Government said expansion must not come at the expense of long-haul ...

In a speech on Monday, Anas Sarwar will tell Scottish voters that the SNP stands ... to make the SNP’s stewardship of the devolved government and public services, such as the NHS, the defining ...

Ahead of a speech in Stirling today (Wednesday ... on the priorities of the people of Scotland.” Last month, the Scottish Government told how councils will share in a record funding settlement ...

First Minister John Swinney has warned opposition MSPs that if they fail to back his Budget it will play "right into the hands of Elon Musk and other populists". The SNP leader also said there should ...

The First Minister argued that the visa was crucial for addressing Scotland’s demographic challenges and boosting the economy. He called ...