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Following significant losses in local elections, Labour leader Keir Starmer appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman as advisers. This move comes as Starmer faces pressure to resign and seeks to stabilize the party's direction.
Scottish National Party leader John Swinney has said he is "certain" the SNP will emerge as the largest party in Holyrood as his Scottish Labour rival Anas Sarwar effectively conceded defeat, saying…
John Swinney has publicly predicted that the Scottish National Party (SNP) will achieve a majority in the upcoming Holyrood election.
SNP leader John Swinney stated during a televised debate that a Scottish independence referendum could potentially be held in 2028.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has softened his stance on North Sea drilling, citing energy security concerns amidst soaring oil prices. The debate has further intensified with leading UK climate scientists now warning against new drilling projects, urging the British government to respond to the energy crisis.
SNP leader John Swinney states the UK is at a 'seismic moment' with the prospect of nationalist parties in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland achieving election success, aiming to break up the union.
Documents reveal that Scotland's lord advocate informed First Minister John Swinney nearly a year ago about the embezzlement charge against Peter Murrell.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has achieved a historic fifth election victory, with John Swinney set to return as First Minister, though the party faces new challenges at Holyrood.
Malcolm Offord, the leader of Reform UK in Scotland, has been labeled "tone deaf" and "entitled" after publicly boasting about his houses, cars, and yachts. SNP leader John Swinney suggested Offord and other leaders should publish their tax returns.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has publicly denied accusations that the Scottish National Party's proposed grocery price cap is a "potty gimmick." He is defending the policy against critics who dismiss its practicality.
SNP leader John Swinney stated during a televised debate that a Scottish independence referendum could potentially be held in 2028, ahead of next month's Scottish election.
Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, has indicated a softened position on North Sea oil and gas drilling, emphasizing energy security as a primary concern in light of rising oil prices.
Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, has declared that scrapping the windfall tax on oil and gas is 'utterly essential' ahead of a meeting between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and North Sea leaders.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period, with First Minister John Swinney reportedly informed of the charges weeks before they became public.
The Labour Party experienced significant setbacks in recent local elections across the UK, losing control in areas like Wales for the first time in decades. Nigel Farage's Reform UK celebrated substantial gains, signaling a shift in the political landscape.
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has announced that the Scottish National Party (SNP) will demand a fresh independence referendum from the first day of the next parliament. The vow signals a renewed push for Scottish secession from the UK.
The BBC Scottish election debate saw John Swinney on the defensive, with discussions ongoing about who emerged victorious from the televised event.
John Swinney of the SNP has pledged to give tenants 'first refusal' to buy private rental homes, aiming to help renters get on the housing ladder, though other parties blame the SNP for the current housing emergency.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney stated that racism is a factor behind the rise in support for Reform UK, describing the views of some of its supporters as 'intolerant'.
Documents reveal that Scotland's top law officer informed John Swinney in March that Peter Murrell had been charged with embezzlement.
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney says ministers will do "everything we can" to eradicate violence against women and girls