SNP (Scottish National Party)1 day agoScotland's benefits bill not too high, new deputy FM saysJenny Gilruth, who has also been named as finance secretary, says she "makes no apology" for the country's welfare system. 1 day ago2 days agoNot a continuity cabinet: Swinney signals change with familiar facesSeven of its nine members were already there but everyone except the first minister has a new job.2 days ago2 days agoJohn Swinney announces new Scottish cabinetStephen Flynn has joined the senior ministerial team, while Jenny Gilruth has been appointed deputy FM.2 days ago3 days agoJohn Swinney re-appointed as First Minister of ScotlandHis appointment will be rubber-stamped by the King before a signing-in ceremony at the Court of Session on Wednesday.3 days ago3 days agoJohn Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first ministerThe SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.3 days ago3 days agoBy-elections to replace former MPs set for next monthStephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins stood down as MPs after being elected to Holyrood earlier this month3 days ago3 days agoSwinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister voteThe SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.3 days ago12 May 2026SNP elects Dave Doogan as new Westminster leaderDoogan will lead the SNP's group of MPs after Stephen Flynn was elected to the Scottish Parliament.12 May 202611 May 2026Holyrood leaders 'childish' for excluding Reform, MSP saysHelen McDade, one of Reform's 17 new MSPs, has called for other parties to stop "posturing".11 May 2026...
