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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.
John Swinney's term as First Minister of Scotland began on 8 May 2024, when he was formally sworn into office at the Court of Session, upon Humza Yousaf's resignation. Swinney previously served as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 2000 to 2004, when the party was in opposition.
May 8, 2024 · John Swinney has become Scotland's seventh first minister after securing the SNP leadership. It is his second turn leading the party and marks a remarkable turn-around 20...
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 in...
John Swinney. Scottish National Party. MSP for Perthshire North (Constituency) 2011 - present day. Former MSP for North Tayside (Constituency) 1999 - 2011. About John Swinney. Contact details. Contact online. Email: John.Swinney.msp@parliament.scot. Website: johnswinney.scot. X (previously known as Twitter): @johnswinney. Facebook: John's facebook.
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 was...
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...
John Swinney was appointed First Minister in May 2024. Born in 1964, he joined the Scottish National Party in 1979 and went on to graduate from Edinburgh University with an MA (Hons) in Politics. He has worked for the Scottish Coal Project, Development Options and Scottish Amicable.
May 7, 2024 · Scotland’s Parliament has approved political veteran John Swinney of the Scottish National Party (SNP) to lead the country as first minister.
May 8, 2024 · John Swinney is now Keeper of the Scottish Seal, also known as the Great Seal, after taking the oath of office and pledging his allegiance to the King following a ceremony in Edinburgh.
