Swinney plans to 'build confidence in independence' - BBC News
WEB2 hours ago · The first minister has said the SNP will focus on building "confidence in independence" over the next few years. John Swinney was speaking while out camaigning in Glasgow on Saturday. He joined...
First Minister's Questions - BBC News
WEB2 days ago · John Swinney is quizzed by opposition party leaders during First Minister's Questions. This week Douglas Ross and Anas Sarwar are joined by Alex Cole-Hamilton in posing the questions.
John Swinney's Scottish independence admission would have ... - Sky News
WEB3 days ago · Scotland's independence referendum took place on 18 September 2014 with the country voting to stay in the UK. First Minister John Swinney spoke on the 10th anniversary of the historic vote.
John Swinney: News, updates and information on First Minister
WEBSep 10, 2024 · 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.
Scotland's deputy first minister John Swinney to stand down
WEBMar 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 elected as Scotland's new first minister - BBC News
WEBMay 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...
John Swinney gets Kate Forbes' backing to be next first minister
WEBMay 2, 2024 · John Swinney's barnstorming launch gave him that all-important factor in politics - momentum. His tactics were shrewd too. By praising Kate Forbes, and offering her a plum job in government,...
John Swinney to become Scotland's new first minister after ... - Sky News
WEBMay 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.
John Swinney MSP accepts nomination as First Minister of Scotland
WEBMay 7, 2024 · John Swinney MSP accepts nomination as First Minister of Scotland. Statement given by John Swinney MSP to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 7 May 2024.
John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's first minister - BBC
WEBMay 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...