The SNP leader went on to warn both Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his Chancellor Rachel Reeves that without “urgent action to rectify the damage caused by austerity” there was a “very clear risk that community cohesion across the United Kingdom could be permanently damaged”.

First Minister John Swinney has refused to rule out tax increases in next year's Scottish Budget. His government has been warned it could face a £1bn funding shortfall if the UK government raises income tax rates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

John Swinney has said he has “no doubt” the Prime Minister will be unable to remain in office if the SNP wins an overall majority at next year’s Holyrood election. The Scottish First Minister told how he believes an SNP majority – which has only happened once in the history of the Scottish Parliament – could topple Sir Keir Starmer.

Scotland is "utterly rejoicing" after the country qualified for the men's football World Cup for the first time since 1998, First Minister John Swinney has said.

THERE are few things more annoying than someone refusing to take responsibility for their actions. Unfortunately, we have this in spades with the SNP Government, whose stock response to pretty

First Minister John Swinney has confirmed he will not make any changes to income tax in the Scottish budget this January but was unable to rule

The first minister met Mr Bayoh's family a month after the judge leading the inquiry into his death in police custody stood down.

JOHN Swinney has been accused of misleading parliament and “blatantly conning voters” over his claims the SNP have not broken their flagship 2021 income tax pledge. Nats chiefs have raised the

Taylor has written to the Scottish First Minister about abuse she says she was subjected to while aged 13 and in care.

For much of the game Denmark were superior, even when they were reduced to 10 men, yet Scotland produced three goals of exceptional quality on a night that will become part of the