John Swinney hits out at NHS privatisation laying out recovery plan
1 day ago · News Scottish Independence World News Europe Fact Check Economy Transport. John Swinney hits out at NHS privatisation as he lays out recovery plan. ... John Swinney is expected to reveal plans to minimise pressures on the NHS on Monday, including shifting the balance of care from acute services to the community, including improved support for ...
Swinney accused of presiding over a 'broken' NHS - BBC News
Jan 16, 2025 · First Minister John Swinney is facing questions from opposition party leaders and MSPs at FMQs Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay kicked off this week's Holyrood session by raising the issue of ...
John Swinney cut short plans for new independence white papers ...
6 days ago · JOHN Swinney decided to cut short the Scottish Government’s series of white papers on independence after becoming First Minister, newly published documents show. The papers, published by the Scottish Government in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, show that Culture Secretary ...
John Swinney: News, updates and information on First Minister
Jan 1, 2025 · JOHN Swinney has served as the First Minister of Scotland since May 2024 after becoming the seventh person to hold the position. He took on the position following the resignation of Humza Yousaf, who stepped down after ending the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens.
John Swinney backs Neil Gray after second apology to MSPs - BBC
4 days ago · John Swinney says the health secretary's original statement had "one word too many" First Minister John Swinney says he has confidence in Health Secretary Neil Gray, who has been forced to ...
John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's first minister - BBC News
May 8, 2024 · SNP leader John Swinney has been sworn in as the seventh first minister of Scotland. He was confirmed in the role during a brief, formal ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Mr...
John Swinney - The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News
Dec 12, 2024 · What's next for Scotland's new leader? Who is John Swinney? Scotland's seventh first minister. Sky News - First for Breaking News, video, headlines, analysis and top stories from business, politics, entertainment and more in the UK and worldwide.
John Swinney vows to deliver on public's priorities - BBC News
Sep 1, 2024 · John Swinney is trying to demonstrate that we have seen internal democracy in action at conference - people have their say and then move on together.
John Swinney gets Kate Forbes' backing to be next first minister
May 2, 2024 · John Swinney's barnstorming launch gave him that all-important factor in politics - momentum. His tactics were shrewd too. By praising Kate Forbes, and offering her a plum job in government,...
Scotland's deputy first minister John Swinney to stand down
Mar 2, 2023 · Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced he is leaving the Scottish government after almost 16 years. The 58-year-old has been Nicola Sturgeon's deputy since she became first minister...