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 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 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 was...
Who is John Swinney, Scotland's new first minister? - BBC News
Apr 29, 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...
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 sworn in as Scotland's first minister - UK News
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.
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...
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.
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.
John Swinney to become Scotland's new first minister after ... - Sky News
May 7, 2024 · John Swinney will become Scotland's new first minister after being backed by a majority of MSPs. Following his victory in the SNP leadership race on Monday, the 60-year-old faced a vote at Holyrood to confirm him as Humza Yousaf's successor.