United KingdomDevolved executives & mayorsScottish National PartyScotland · Perthshire NorthFirst Minister of Scotland since 2024 and leader of the Scottish National Party
John Swinney
Profile
John Swinney is a Scottish politician serving as the First Minister of Scotland since 2024 and leader of the Scottish National Party. A long-standing figure in Scottish politics, he previously served as Deputy First Minister from 2014 to 2023 and held various cabinet positions, including Secretary for Finance and Education. Swinney has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament since 1999, representing North Tayside and later Perthshire North. He is known for his gradualist approach to Scottish independence and his extensive experience in government administration.
Details
- Born
- 1964-04-13 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Education
- Forrester High School, University of Edinburgh
- Career
- Research officer for the Scottish Coal Project, senior management consultant, strategic planning principal
