SNP Delivering for Scotland Friends, Itâs hard to believe a year has passed since I became Scotlandâs First Minister. A week may well be a long…
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John Swinney
Born in Edinburgh in 1964. John joined the SNP in 1979, and has over his many years of service to the party held a number of posts at both a local and national level. In 2024, John was elected unanimously to be SNP Leader, and then elected by the Scottish Parliament to serve as Scotlandâs seventh First Minister.
Civil Society Leaders Gather for Forum in Glasgow Scots must act now to protect our democracy and shared values from the rise of the far right.…
First Minister John Swinney’s speech at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Scotland annual lunch 2025 in Edinburgh on Friday 21 March. In government, we enjoy…
Meeting the climate challenge Thank you for joining me here in Botanic Gardens in Glasgow this morning. This is the latest in a series of speeches…
Statement by First Minister John Swinney to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 18th February 2025. Presiding Officer, members will be aware that last September, Petroineos announced…
To: The care experienced community From: First Minister John Swinney It is five years since Scotland made its Promise, that we, as a nation, will do…
First Minister’s speech First Minister John Swinney’s speech about improving public services and NHS renewal, given at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh, on Monday 27 January…
The beginning of January is always an opportunity for reflection. We remember the highs and lows of the year just ended. Hopefully we are able to…
Five Reasons Why In 10 daysâ time people will go to the polls for the UK general election. Today marks the eight anniversary of another crucial…
John Swinney Addresses Parliament on Key Mission Presiding Officer, when I accepted this Parliamentâs nomination as First Minister of Scotland, I made it clear that the…