Sarwar has actually offered to vote for the Budget (whatever he perceives as its deficiencies) if the Scottish government ...

Scottish Labour’s leader has been called “spineless” after confirming his MSPs will stand aside to allow the SNP’s tax and ...

First Minister says failure to back his Government’s tax and spending plans boosts ‘populists’ like Tesla CEO who offer ‘glib ...

The SNP’s Budget is set to pass after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said his party will abstain from voting. First ...

Anas Sarwar says his party will not vote down the government's plans, giving SNP ministers the votes they need.

First Minister John Swinney has warned opposition MSPs that if they fail to back his Budget it will play "right into the ...

As the leader of a minority government, John Swinney has a duty to negotiate with other parties to enable key legislation, ...

John Swinney has warned of operations being cancelled and medicines being rationed if opposition parties block the Scottish Government’s budget.

Scotland's benefits bill could soar by £700million under SNP plans to scrap the two-child cap - with fears 'benefits tourists ...

Mr Swinney will warn opposition parties against pursuing stalemates and will urge them to help deliver progress for Scotland ...

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney says his budget must pass next month to stem the rise of populism and thwart Elon Musk ...

John Swinney is expected to say that if MSPs do not back his plans they risk "feeding the forces" of populism.