Eric Trump, the executive vice-president of the Trump Organisation, said John Swinney thanked him for the firm’s “colossal investment and commitment to Scotland”. The talks took place in ...

First Minister John Swinney has defended the record of Nicola Sturgeon from attacks by the Scottish Conservative leader. The former first minister announced on Wednesday she will not be standing ...

The looming job losses at the University of Dundee should be a “wake-up call” for the Scottish Government to take action to support the sector, John Swinney has been told. The First Minister ...

First Minister John Swinney defends Nicola Sturgeon whom Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay says was a failure in office. The former FM announced this week that she would not be standing ...

John Swinney was yesterday forced to defend Nicola Sturgeon’s record as he was accused of continuing her ‘toxic legacy of failure and division’. The First Minister said he was ‘proud’ to ...

There is an extent to which John Swinney has healed the wounds caused by Humza Yousaf’s ultimately self-destructive decision to end the Bute House Agreement. The parties signed up to a budget ...

John Swinney meanwhile always has an SNP backbencher lined up with a line to attack the UK government, with this week’s speculation about benefit cuts a likely possibility. Good morning and ...

Scotland’s First Minister is meeting one of US President Donald Trump’s sons. John Swinney is having talks on Thursday with Eric Trump, the executive vice-president of the Trump Organisation ...

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has recalled goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu to his squad ahead of next week’s Nations League play-off against Bulgaria. The 23-year-old Southampton player ...

JOHN Swinney has called on Scots to donate to The National's fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians as it nears its goal. So far, we have raised more than £38,000 for our vital fundraiser ...

Eric Trump said he spoke about golf, not politics, when he met Scottish First Minister John Swinney (Jane Barlow/PA) Scotland’s First Minister has held talks with one of US President Donald ...

First Minister John Swinney has defended the record of Nicola Sturgeon from attacks by the Scottish Conservative leader. The former first minister announced on Wednesday she will not be standing in ...