John Swinney5 days agoSwinney turns down Trump invitation to White House banquetThe Scottish government said Swinney "politely declined" the offer to join the event as part of the King and Queen's state visit. 5 days ago7 days agoSwinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood electionThe first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month's vote.7 days ago17 Apr 2026Swinney denies SNP grocery price cap is 'potty gimmick'The first minister defends his party's plans to impose a limit on the cost of "essential" items.17 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Retailers criticise SNP's 'gimmick' food price cap promiseJohn Swinney said it was a "moral outrage" that people cannot afford to feed themselves properly because of the rising cost of living.16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Supermarket food prices to be capped under SNP manifesto pledgeThe cost of "essential" items such as bread, milk and cheese are to be limited under John Swinney's plan.16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026The SNP's manifesto pledges analysedWe have analysed some of the policies in the Scottish National Party's manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election.16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Who is SNP leader John Swinney? The first minister and SNP leader is Scotland’s longest-serving elected parliamentarian.16 Apr 202612 Apr 2026The BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.12 Apr 202610 Apr 2026SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homesJohn Swinney says it would help renters get on the housing ladder but other parties say the SNP is to blame for the housing emergency.10 Apr 2026...
