John Swinney has denied a report detailing the harrowing testimonies of nursing staff shows the “deadly reality” of the NHS in Scotland. The First Minister said the survey by the Royal College ...

John Swinney promised his “unrelenting focus” is now on making sure “patients get the care they deserve”. His comments came after a report from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN ...

First Minister John Swinney is facing questions from opposition ... patients get the best care possible Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater calls on the government to step up in its commitment ...

It’s often telling to see which topics John Swinney has teed up for him via his ... are “abhorrent” and “cannot be tolerated”. Lorna Slater’s question – on the government’s ...

There was a Holyrood statement on winter fuel payments, and John Swinney made a speech about child poverty. The Scottish and UK administrations continue to circle each other over the former’s ...

John Swinney has apologised to patients after a damning report revealed the impact of overcrowding in Scots hospitals. The First Minister today promised his "unrelenting focus" was on making sure ...

John Swinney has apologised to patients after a damning report revealed the impact of overcrowding in Scots hospitals. The First Minister today promised his "unrelenting focus" was on making sure ...

John Swinney has apologised to patients who has a negative experience in the NHS (PA) Scotland’s First Minister has apologised to all patients who have had an “unsatisfactory experience” in ...

Ending the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland could take place earlier than expected, with First Minister John Swinney saying his Government could act in the coming year. Setting out plans ...

John Swinney has said bereaved people should be allowed to “grieve in peace” after being asked about Moira Salmond’s call for attacks on her late husband’s reputation to stop. The late politician's ...