John Swinney

Scottish politician (born 1964)

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John Ramsay Swinney is a Scottish politician who served as Deputy First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023. He held various Scottish Cabinet roles under First Ministers Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon from 2007 to 2023. Swinney has served as the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Perthshire North since 2011, having previously represented North Tayside from 1999 to 2011. He was the Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 2000 to 2004.

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Kate Forbes backs Swinney’s SNP leadership bid Kate Forbes has backed John Swinney, the Deputy First Minister of Scotland, in his bid to succeed Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland’s next first minister. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:24Published 2 days ago

John Swinney announces he will run for SNP leader The former deputy first minister of Scotland John Swinney has confirmed he is running to succeed Humza Yousaf as both SNP leader and Scotland's next first minister. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 2 days ago

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Next SNP leader could be 'crowned', claim Tories - as John Swinney leads field The next leader of the SNP could be "crowned... with no contest", the Scottish Conservatives have claimed, after Humza Yousaf stepped down from the role on Monday. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
John Swinney to stand down as Scotland's longest-serving deputy first minister John Swinney has said he will stand down as Scotland's longest-serving deputy first minister after being in the post for nearly nine years. Sky News - Published on March 2, 2023

Sturgeon 'at peace and comfortable' with decision to step down, says Swinney Nicola Sturgeon is "at peace" after her shock resignation as first minister, her friend and political ally John Swinney has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on February 17, 2023