Craig Paton

Politics

Some political parties don’t believe in defence, claims Robertson

The former Nato chief said there was ‘animosity’ directed towards the armed forces.
9 Jun 2026
Business News

Swinney ‘very concerned’ by reports of BP considering leaving North Sea

Reports suggest the oil giant is considering its position in the North Sea.
5 May 2026
Politics

Lib Dem housing policy a ‘win-win’, says party leader

The Scottish Lib Dems have pledged to build 10,000 homes for key workers.
4 May 2026
Politics

Reform pledges to put Scottish immigration detention centres in Green seats

Home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf said Green voters will ‘get what they vote for’.
4 May 2026
Politics

Put mental health on same footing as physical health, say psychiatrists

The Royal College of Psychiatry in Scotland said the country is ‘failing some of its most unwell citizens’.
4 May 2026
Politics

Scottish Labour could drop to just 13 MSPs, poll suggests

If the poll’s findings come to pass, Scottish Labour will not win a single constituency seat and rely only on the regional list for MSPs.
4 May 2026
Politics

Douglas Alexander may be ‘reshuffled out of existence’ after election – Swinney

The First Minister hit out during a campaign stop in Glasgow on Saturday.
2 May 2026
Politics

Scots responding to SNP’s positive message of hope, says Swinney

The Holyrood election campaign is entering its final weekend before voting day on Thursday.
2 May 2026
Politics

Greens vow to examine Donald Trump’s wealth

The party said it would open an inquiry into how the US president funded his Scottish golf courses if it wins next week’s election.
2 May 2026
Politics

Swinney intervention formed ‘very big part’ of Trump’s whisky tariffs decision

US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Thursday.
1 May 2026
Politics

Trump indicated my ‘significant influence’ in whisky tariffs deal, says Swinney

The US president announced the move on Thursday, suggesting the King had pushed the deal over the line.
1 May 2026
Politics

UK Government ‘sitting on its hands’ instead of cutting rural costs – Swinney

The First Minister said ‘frustration has turned to genuine fear’ in rural Scotland over the cost of energy.
30 Apr 2026
Politics

Becoming Scotland’s next first minister is my only focus, says Sarwar

He also said he aims to ‘persuade’ more people over the next week to vote Labour with a vow to ‘deliver change’.
30 Apr 2026
Politics

Malala seeks ‘support’ for Afghan women and girls after meeting Swinney

The leading human rights campaigner said countries have been ‘looking away’ from what is happening in Afghanistan in recent years.
29 Apr 2026
Politics

Reform have ‘poisoned’ campaign, claims Swinney as Offord urged to apologise

The leaders of the six largest parties in Scotland clashed in an STV debate on Tuesday.
28 Apr 2026
Politics

Swinney to outline 100-day plan for SNP government if re-elected

The First Minister is due to speak on Monday in Glasgow.
27 Apr 2026
Politics

Campbell likens Starmer to Bush as he warns of ‘dark place’ if Labour fails

Alastair Campbell said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer struggles to get his personality across.
27 Apr 2026
Politics

SNP accused of neglecting women’s health as Labour vows care ‘fit for purpose’

Scottish Labour will announce it’s women’s manifesto on Monday.
27 Apr 2026
Politics

Movement for Scottish independence ‘unstoppable’, says Polanski

The Green Party leader likened the UK Government’s treatment of Scotland to locking the doors at a house party.
24 Apr 2026
Politics

Polanski calls for ‘unhinged’ Trump to be stripped of Scottish golf courses

The Green leader said the US president is ‘enabling a genocide in Gaza’.
24 Apr 2026
Politics

Swinney skipping TV debate to avoid it being ‘group of blokes talking politics’

The First Minister has decided not to appear with all the other Scottish party leaders on Question Time this week.
22 Apr 2026