John Swinney

Watch: FM says he won't back sanctions against Matheson. Video, 00:01:31Watch: FM says he won't back sanctions against Matheson

SNP will not back Matheson ban over £11,000 iPad bill

MSPs reject call for Michael Matheson to resign

Swinney calls on UK government to recognise Palestinian state

Leaders pitch for votes on first campaign weekend

First weekend of campaigning for Scotland's party leaders. Video, 00:01:44First weekend of campaigning for Scotland's party leaders

How important is Scotland in deciding the UK election?

Gove won't stand in election as mass exodus of MPs continues

Disrespectful to have election in school holidays, say SNP. Video, 00:01:16Disrespectful to have election in school holidays, say SNP

Swinney vows to eradicate child poverty in Scotland

Swinney objects to 'good friend' Matheson's iPad sanction

Swinney warned 'significant' spending cuts may be needed

Swinney apologises to victims of blood scandal

Swinney makes 'unreserved' apology to infected blood families

We are writing too many strategy documents - Swinney

Fund to wipe school meal debt opened in Scotland

Swinney challenged over 24-hour NHS emergency care at FMQs

How will John Swinney navigate divisions over identity politics?

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Swinney says no change in SNP's referendum strategy

Greens attack Kate Forbes at Swinney's first FMQs

'Fresh leadership has just arrived' says Swinney. Video, 00:02:02'Fresh leadership has just arrived' says Swinney

Forbes 'honoured' to become deputy first minister