It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The SNP is “back in business”, First Minister John Swinney has insisted – as he added he is “very optimistic” for next year’s ...

A summit on tackling the far Right announced by John Swinney has been dismissed as a bid to ‘sow further division’ in rival parties. Politics expert Sir John Curtice suggested that the summit ...

John Swinney ... on Monday, Mr Swinney told me, boldly, “the SNP’s on the front foot”, adding: “I think we’re back in business.” Electorally, the SNP has pushed head and shoulders ...

Another session of first minister’s questions comes to an end – but before John Swinney had ... and building bridges, Mr Swinney does not shy away from going head to head with opposition ...

Mr Swinney confirmed he has spoken to Ms Sturgeon following that announcement – which came on the same day her estranged husband Peter Murrell, a former SNP chief executive, appeared in court.