John Swinney
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| John Swinney | |
|---|---|
| First Minister of Scotland From: 8 May 2024 - present | |
| Predecessor | Humza Yousaf |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| Information | |
| Party | Scottish National Party |
| Religion | Christian |
John Swinney (born 1964) is a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the far-left Scottish National Party. He assumed the role of First Minister of Scotland (the head of the Scottish Government) on 8 May 2024, succeeding Humza Yousaf (2023–2024). He is generally considered less extreme left-wing than predecessors from his party, such as Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf.