John Swinney, a prominent Scottish politician, has been making headlines recently due to his involvement in the Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership race following Humza Yousaf's resignation as First Minister of Scotland. Swinney, who previously served as Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, emerged as the sole candidate to succeed Yousaf, amidst internal party turmoil and challenges.
Born on April 13, 1964, John Ramsay Swinney has been a dedicated member of the SNP since his teenage years. He has held various key positions within the party and the Scottish government, demonstrating his commitment to public service and political leadership. Swinney's political career has been marked by his advocacy for Scottish independence and his efforts to address important issues such as education, health, and the economy. With his experience and background in Scottish politics, Swinney continues to play a significant role in shaping the future of Scotland and the SNP.
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The Scottish Government is expected to declare a housing emergency in a debate at Holyrood - but there is no indication to date of further funding commitments
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The new First Minister is expecting to announce an extension to the abolition of rail fares at an event in Edinburgh Waverley
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Some have raised concerns about the conversion therapy plans and how they could impact parenting
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John Swinney's record in government and new team came under fire at his debut first minister's questions
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Editorial: The new first minister gets it that the public want better government, but he has not got much time to deliver
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John Swinney is announcing his first cabinet after being officially sworn in as first minister.
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The First Minister took up the post last week, with a renewed focus on the economy.
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Mild-mannered 60-year-old Swinney, who joined the SNP at 15, is the party’s third leader in 14 months.
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Editorial: The new first minister gets it that the public want better government, but he has not got much time to deliver
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First Minister claims independence can be delivered within the next five years
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Swinney says party has been having a ‘tough, rough time’ as he laments impact of recent infighting and chaos
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The search is on for a new Scottish first minister followed Humza Yousaf's resignation last week.
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Former Deputy First Minister John Swinney was the only person to officially put themselves forward to succeed Humza Yousaf for the top job in Scottish politics
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Experts believe that the council results this week suggest there will be a hung parliament after a general election
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The search is currently on to find a new leader for the SNP and Scotland following Humza Yousaf's resignation.
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The debate and vote on Wednesday comes just two days after Humza Yousaf announced he was stepping down as SNP leader and first minister of Scotland.
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After days of turmoil – and months of challenging polls – SNP members will be hoping he is the man to steady the ship.
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Police admit evidence in the shooting of Brian Low may have been lost during four-day delay in setting up crime scene
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Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have been embroiled in controversy over derogatory WhatsApp messages and political maneuvering during the Covid-19 pandemic.