John Swinney Elected as New Leader of the Scottish National Party
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | John Swinney |
| Position Elected | Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and incoming First Minister of Scotland |
| Previous Leader | Humza Yousaf |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Birth | April 1964, Edinburgh |
| Political Career Start | Elected to UK Parliament in 1997 (Tayside constituency) |
| SNP Leadership | Became SNP leader in September 2000 (succeeded Alex Salmond) |
| Key Role | Deputy First Minister under Nicola Sturgeon (2014-2023) |
| SNP Founded | 1934 |
| SNP Seats in UK Parliament | 43 |
| Key Focus as First Minister | Revitalizing the economy, addressing social inequalities, and reigniting the debate on Scotland's constitutional future |
| Significance | Swinney's election marks a new chapter in SNP's pursuit of Scottish independence. |