Scotland's deputy first minister John Swinney to stand down
Mar 2, 2023 · Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced he is leaving the Scottish government after almost 16 years. The 58-year-old has been Nicola Sturgeon's deputy since she became first minister...
John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister - BBC News
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. Swinney...
First Minister John Swinney makes few changes as Kate Forbes …
May 8, 2024 · The former finance secretary was appointed by new first minister John Swinney who unveiled an almost entirely unchanged cabinet. Forbes said: "This is a moment of extraordinary privilege for...
Swinney wins Holyrood vote to be Scotland's first minister - BBC
May 7, 2024 · John Swinney will become Scotland's seventh first minister after being nominated by parliament. The SNP leader is to succeed Humza Yousaf, who resigned from office earlier on Tuesday.
John Swinney gets Kate Forbes' backing to be next first minister
May 2, 2024 · Swinney, the former deputy first minister and party leader, announced his intention to succeed Humza Yousaf and offered Forbes a "significant" role in his government. Forbes later confirmed in a...
John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of …
May 6, 2024 · LONDON (AP) — Scotland’s former deputy first minister was poised to become its third leader in just over a year after taking the helm of the troubled Scottish National Party on Monday. John Swinney, who led the SNP two decades ago, was the only candidate to replace First Minister Humza Yousaf as the leader of the party.
SNP leader John Swinney promises action on economy and jobs
May 6, 2024 · John Swinney has been elected unopposed as leader of the Scottish National Party and is expected to become the next first minister. In his acceptance speech, Swinney promised to focus on the...
SNP veteran John Swinney is frontrunner to be Scotland's next …
May 2, 2024 · Scottish National Party (SNP) veteran John Swinney became the clear frontrunner to become Scotland's next leader on Thursday after a potential opponent ruled herself out of the contest and...
First Minister John Swinney reveals Cabinet with Kate Forbes ... - STV News
May 8, 2024 · First Minister John Swinney has revealed his Scottish Government Cabinet. Scotland’s seventh First Minister appointed MSPs to his front bench having been officially sworn in on Wednesday....
Who is John Swinney? Scotland's seventh first minister - UK News
May 8, 2024 · Former deputy first minister John Swinney won the SNP leadership contest and went on to receive the backing of Holyrood to take over as the seventh Scottish first minister.