John Swinney: I look forward to Nicola Sturgeon campaigning for SNP ahead of 2026 election

John Swinney: I look forward to Nicola Sturgeon campaigning for SNP ahead of 2026 election

The First Minister said he ‘very much’ welcomed Ms Sturgeon’s participation in campaigning

Swinney hopes Nicola Sturgeon helps SNP campaign as Branchform probe ends

John Swinney said he hopes Nicola Sturgeon will help the SNP campaign after the Operation Branchform probe into her was dropped.

John Swinney pleads with SNP members to donate after Peter Murrell's court date

The First Minister sent out an email to members of the SNP and claimed that they should have no problem donating to help with Scottish independence now that Operation Branchform has reached the courts.

SNP in ‘clearer position’ as it may have been victim of embezzlement – Swinney

The First Minister also said he shared the relief of Nicola Sturgeon and fellow SNP MSP Colin Beattie after they were officially cleared. John Swinney has said the SNP is now in a “clearer position” as it may have been a victim of embezzlement, suggesting some of the recent difficulties faced by the party could have “moved on”. The First Minister also said he shared the relief of Nicola Sturgeon and fellow SNP MSP Colin Beattie after they were b…

John Swinney: SNP is ‘alleged victim of embezzlement’

Swinney said he was “relieved” that the investigation had moved to the next stage