The politician says she will step down after 27 years as an MSP, including more than eight as first minister of Scotland.

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay and Labour leader Anas Sarwar are called first before backbench questions. Swinney is ...

First Minister John Swinney has led commemorations in Scotland to mark the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic.

When she steps down at next year’s Scottish Parliament election, Nicola Sturgeon will have spent 27 years as an MSP and made ...

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay took aim at the former first minister after she announced her intention to leave ...

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon will not seek re-election next year. The ex-SNP leader announced on Wednesday morning ...

Nicola Sturgeon can be proud of “changing the lives of people in Scotland for the better”, Scotland’s First Minister has said ...

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken of her “sense of relief” after announcing she plans to step down ...

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will not seek re-election to Holyrood in 2026.

John Swinney was asked about the financial crisis that has led the institution to announce more than 600 job cuts.

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney attends Covid-19 Day of Reflection in Glasgow. Ministers and bereaved families ...

Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as an MSP, she has announced. The ex-SNP leader confirmed she would not seek re-election at the Holyrood election in May next year.