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John Ramsay Swinney (born 13 April 1964) is a Scottish politician who has served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party since May 2024.
May 7, 2024 · John Swinney is elected as Scotland's seventh first minister after becoming the new SNP leader. He is expected to be confirmed in the role and sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday....
Apr 29, 2024 · John Swinney is a veteran SNP politician who has served as finance secretary, deputy first minister and education secretary under Nicola Sturgeon. He has been elected unopposed as SNP leader and first minister after Humza Yousaf quit, and faces the challenge of leading the party to independence.
Mar 2, 2023 · John Swinney, who has been Nicola Sturgeon's deputy since 2014, announces he is leaving the Scottish government after almost 16 years. He praises Ms Sturgeon's leadership and says he wants to create space for fresh perspective within the SNP.
May 7, 2024 · John Swinney, the SNP leader and former cabinet minister, will succeed Humza Yousaf, who resigned earlier on Tuesday. He was nominated by 64 MSPs and will face several challenges, including a minority government and a police investigation into SNP funds.
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May 6, 2024 · SNP leadership front-runner John Swinney is expected to succeed Humza Yousaf unopposed after a potential challenger withdrew his bid at the 11th hour. Earlier it emerged that veteran SNP...
May 8, 2024 · John Swinney has been legally sworn in as Scotland's seventh first minister and Keeper of the Scottish Seal. He pledged his allegiance to the King and vowed to serve the people of Scotland with the support of the Scottish parliament.
