John Swinney - Wikipedia
John Ramsay Swinney (born 13 April 1964) is a Scottish politician who has served as First Minister of Scotland since 2024. Swinney has served as Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on two occasions, since 2024 and between 2000 and 2004.
Biography: John Swinney - gov.scot - The Scottish Government
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, …
Premiership of John Swinney - Wikipedia
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 …
Who is John Swinney, Scotland's new first minister? - BBC News
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...
John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's first minister - BBC News
May 8, 2024 · SNP leader John Swinney has been sworn in as the seventh first minister of Scotland. He was confirmed in the role during a brief, formal ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Mr...
John Swinney | Scottish Parliament Website
The First Minister (John Swinney): "The issues around delayed discharge are complex because, in essence, they rely on the strength and capacity of the social care system in Scotland… Chamber meeting date: 23 January 2025
John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister - BBC
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
John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of …
May 6, 2024 · A former head of the Scottish National Party is expected to be Scotland's next leader. John Swinney was confirmed Monday as leader of the SNP after no other candidate came forward.
John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's first minister - BBC
May 8, 2024 · SNP leader John Swinney has been sworn in as the seventh first minister of Scotland. He was confirmed in the role during a brief, formal ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney...
John Swinney: News, updates and information on First Minister
Jan 1, 2025 · JOHN Swinney has served as the First Minister of Scotland since May 2024 after becoming the seventh person to hold the position. He took on the position following the resignation of Humza Yousaf, who stepped down after ending the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens.