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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.
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...
The First Minister (John Swinney): "I am very familiar with the work of MCR Pathways. I supported its introduction into public policy when I was the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, and I recognise the transformative effect that it can have on young people…
Apr 29, 2024 · Almost 20 years after standing down, John Swinney is stepping up once again. The veteran politician has become Scotland's eighth first minister after being elected unopposed as SNP leader.
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....
May 22, 2024 · John Swinney has announced his four key priorities as Scotland’s First Minister. The SNP leader vowed to work across the political divide as he outlined his goals for the Scottish...
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.
