Swinney served as her deputy during her time in office. Swinney said: “I’m very sorry that Nicola Sturgeon has decided to stand down from the Scottish Parliament. “She’s made an ...

John Swinney was yesterday forced to defend Nicola Sturgeon’s record as he was accused of continuing her ‘toxic legacy of failure and division’. The First Minister said he was ‘proud’ to ...

John Swinney defended Nicola Sturgeon’s record after she announced her intention to leave Holyrood (Jane Barlow/PA) The former first minister announced on Wednesday she will not be standing in ...

First Minister John Swinney thanked Nicola Sturgeon for her contribution to public life. John Swinney has paid tribute to Nicola Sturgeon after she announced plans to step down at the next ...