The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife.

John Swinney says his administration will not restrict pet ownership, despite Scottish Government considering measure ...

The SNP Government's Budget will clear its first hurdle today after opposition parties agreed deals with John Swinney. The ...

Scotland’s First Minister has accused the UK Government of “hoodwinking” the public over GB Energy’s ability to bring down ...

Nigel Farage is giving the Scottish Tories a run for their money as the clock ticks down to the next Holyrood election in ...

It is an unusual topic for John Swinney, who is more often seen discussing issues such as the state of the NHS and proposed ...

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John Swinney was yesterday dragged into the row over whether cat ownership should be banned or restricted in Scotland.

The hike, if pushed through, would contradict the First Minister's view that rises of around 10% are not necessary.

Scottish Animal Welfare Commission had called for containment zones with restrictions on cats but John Swinney said no ban planned Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved ...

Turning around a government that has lost its way is one of the trickiest feats in politics, all the more so if that ...

In certain circumstances that could have brought down John Swinney's administration and triggered an election. Instead, the ...