Swinney announces plan to bring down NHS waits
The first minister says the health service will deliver an extra 150,000 appointments and procedures.
Five ways Scotland's NHS is struggling from A&E to dentistry
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John Swinney has been an ever present member of this failing SNP Government
Writing in his regular Record column, the Scottish Labour leader says John Swinney's years at the heart of the SNP Government cannot be overlooked.
Storm Éowyn damage led to 'colossal' task to reconnect power as John Swinney gives climate warning
Tens of thousands of homes were left without power due to the storm, with almost 8,000 homes still cut off on Monday morning.
John Swinney warned 'empty promises' won't fix Scotland's struggling NHS
The First Minister will use a speech in Edinburgh to pledge to make patients’ experience of the health service "better than it is now".
Patients not getting right care in right place at right time, says Swinney
Patients not getting right care in right place at right time, says Swinney - The First Minister said he was determined to end the ‘vicious circle’ of high waiting times and delayed discharge.
Swinney to announce additional 150,000 NHS appointments and procedures per year
The First Minister is expected to make the announcement during a meeting with healthcare officials later on Monday.
Revealed: John Swinney's blueprint to revive the NHS and create 'digital front door'
First Minister John Swinney will set out his strategy to revive the NHS - by creating thousands of extra appointments and a new “digital front door” health and social care app.
Swinney seeks to speed up action to scrap two-child cap in Scotland
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 to possibly accelerate action,
Scotland rejoining the EU should become 'national mission' declares John Swinney
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John Swinney urges Scots not to travel while red weather warning in place as 11 HGVs overturned
The First Minister said there were still "too many lorries on the road" and urged HGV drivers to follow police advice and not travel.
Swinney: I would work with Westminster on bespoke migration policy for Scotland
The First Minister wants to see a scheme put in place to allow overseas students to remain in Scotland after graduating.