John Swinney – First Minister of Scotland, 2029 General Election Candidate

John Swinney

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First Minister of Scotland

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John Ramsay Swinney 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) twice; between 2000 and 2004, and since 2024. He has held various roles within the Scottish Cabinet from 2007 to 2023 under First Ministers Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon. Swinney was Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for North Tayside from 1999 to 2011 and, following boundary changes, has been MSP for Perthshire North since 2011. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Tayside North from 1997 to 2001.

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Career Timeline

1997He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Tayside North from 1997 to 2001.
2000Swinney has served as Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) twice; between 2000 and 2004, and since 2024.
2007He has held various roles within the Scottish Cabinet from 2007 to 2023 under First Ministers Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon.
2024John Ramsay Swinney is a Scottish politician who has served as First Minister of Scotland since 2024.
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