Tag: Swinney

Swinney backs Alex Salmond ‘bullying’ claims from Sturgeon

Mr Swinney was quizzed on comments from Ms Sturgeon, who said she intervened “many times” to stop Alex Salmond bullying colleagues. Now Mr Swinney, who was a key member…

John Swinney 'incredibly disappointed' as he backs calls to revoke rugby star Stuart Hogg's MBE

the First Minister has backed calls for Stuart Hogg to potentially be stripped of his MBE after admitting domestic abuse. Source link

Drug consumption room ‘significant step forward’ in tackling deaths – Swinney

the opening of the UK’s first safer drugs consumption room will be a “significant step forward” in efforts to tackle Scotland’s drug problem, John Swinney has said. The…

John Swinney must reduce NHS waiting times to win over Scots

Despite smooth sailing on the horizon when it comes to passing the Scottish budget, John Swinney remains tormented by serious issues such as NHS waiting times.  Speaking on…

Readers' Letters: It's rich for Swinney to accuse others of 'playing politics'

John Swinney’s comments on populism dominate our mailbag today