Category: Scottish National party (SNP)

Swinney expected to become Scotland’s first minister next week after Kate Forbes rules herself out – as it happened

Former finance secretary, who was narrowly beaten by Humza Yousaf in last year’s SNP leadership contest, has announced that she will not stand this timeSwinney has confirmed he is standing for SNP leader.John Swinney is...

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Swinney expected to become Scotland’s first minister next week after Kate Forbes rules herself out – UK politics live

Former finance secretary, who was narrowly beaten by Humza Yousaf in last year’s SNP leadership contest, has announced that she will not stand this timeSwinney has confirmed he is standing for SNP leader.John Swinney is...

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‘I’m no caretaker’, says John Swinney, as he says he wants to lead SNP into 2026 elections – UK politics live

Party veteran says he wants to ‘unite SNP and unite Scotland for independence’ as his leadership announcement puts pressure on Kate ForbesSwinney has confirmed he is standing for SNP leader.John Swinney is about to...

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John Swinney confirms he is standing to be SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister – UK politics live

Swinney’s says he wants to ‘unite SNP and unite Scotland for independence’ as his leadership announcement puts pressure on Kate ForbesSwinney has confirmed he is standing for SNP leader.John Swinney is about to...

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Polls open in local elections in England; John Swinney’s SNP leadership announcement puts pressure on Kate Forbes – UK politics live

Polls open in last big elections before general elections as John Swinney expected to announce run for SNP leader and Scotland’s first ministerGood morning. It’s local elections day and, although in terms of the...

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