Scottish First Minister John Swinney has pledged to remain in his position despite the Scottish National Party's significant loss in a recent Holyrood by-election, where Labour captured a previously secure seat.

Swinney faces calls for resignation from within his party but maintains that the SNP is making progress on key policy fronts.

He has hinted at a potential cabinet reshuffle and the possibility of forming a new coalition with the Greens if necessary.