John Swinney
United KingdompoliticianMaleb. 19648.4Global Dominance: 0.01%John Swinney is a Scottish politician and the current Deputy First Minister of Scotland. Recently, he ruled out the legal reintroduction of lynx in Scotland during a conference, amidst ongoing discussions about wildlife management and conservation in the Highlands.
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First Minister John Swinney said there was 'no place for violence, racism or intolerance in our country'.
CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in Edinburgh anti-Muslim attacks probeUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
John Swinney expressed deep concern over the incident, stating that there is absolutely no place for racial and religious discrimination in Scotland.
پاکستانی اکثریتی علاقے میں نسل پرست غنڈے کا بلااشتعال 5 افراد پر حملہ
Pakistan· 2026-06-21Swinney's efforts to make Scottish independence and rejoining the EU central to the recent Holyrood elections failed to deliver the overall majority he craved.
‘This changes everything’: how Brexit altered Scotland’s political landscape | Scottish independenceUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
John Swinney stated that there is no place for racism and intolerance in Scotland.
ایڈنبرا، مسلم مخالف حملوں میں 5 افراد زخمیPakistan· 2026-06-21John Swinney commented on Keir Starmer's weakness as a leader.
Dimite Tim Allan, director de comunicación de Starmer, el segundo alto cargo que renuncia en 24 horas | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-09
John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, officially declared June 15 as a public holiday to celebrate Scotland's participation in the World Cup.
عطلة رسمية في اسكتلندا أثناء كأس العالم 2026.. اعرف السبب
Egypt· 2026-02-05
Mr. Swinney has matched words with action in honouring Scotland’s commitment to Malawi.
Princess Royal enhances Scotland’s links with Malawi at milestone event in Edinburgh - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-01-28
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has also condemned the threat of tariffs saying they should 'not be a bargaining chip in place of reasonable dialogue between partners'.
Tariff war in 'no-one's interest', says PM in face of Trump threatsUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-19
John Swinney is the First Minister of Scotland who announced a public holiday for the World Cup.
At least we’re not Greenland, an Atlantic island with limited defences, strategic value and Russian ships around it – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-11
Ms Potter's dispute with ScotRail and ReadSpeaker was raised with First Minister John Swinney in June.
ScotRail has new AI announcer after 'stolen voice' rowUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-13
John Swinney condemned Farage’s original remarks about the 'cultural smashing' of Glasgow as 'racist'.
Farage dodges press as he unveils Reform’s first peer after Conservative defection | Reform UKUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-06
Catherine Connolly received Scottish first minister John Swinney.
President Catherine Connolly yet to move into Áras an Uachtaráin or announce key aides – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-27
John Swinney confirmed bonds should be issued in 2026-27, though this is subject to the outcome of May's Holyrood election as well as other factors.
Scottish government aiming to issue first bonds in 2026-27United Kingdom· 2025-11-13
John Swinney criticized Robbie Gibb's role at the BBC, calling him unfit to serve on the board.
Streit um Unparteilichkeit spaltet britische Politik
Switzerland· 2025-11-12
Scottish First Minister John Swinney attended the Edinburgh service.
King leads two-minute silence at Cenotaph for Remembrance SundayUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-09
John Swinney warned that the UK government's approach to immigration poses a serious economic threat to Scotland.
Χωριά της Σκωτίας ζητούν μετανάστες
Greece· 2025-11-06
John Swinney is the Scottish First Minister who met with NBM plc officials to discuss support for SMEs.
NBM Development Bank secures grant funding from Scottish govt - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-28
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has commended the development bank model being championed by NBM Development Bank Limited.
Scottish First Minister hails NBM Development Bank model - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-23
Mutharika spoke during a meeting with Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney.
Mutharika: “We’ll Buy Fertilizer from Reputable Suppliers, Not Butcheries” - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-20
John Swinney is the Scottish First Minister.
Todos los negocios del presidente: así se hace Trump mucho más rico desde la Casa Blanca | NegociosSpain· 2025-10-12
Scottish First Minister John Swinney took steps to describe the crisis in Gaza as a 'genocide'.
Britain expected to recognise Palestinian state with ceasefire prospects ‘in tatters’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
First Minister John Swinney said the Scottish government was 'carefully considering' whether the specific legislation was required.
Friend stole my face for deepfake nudes – now I want tougher lawsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-19
First Minister John Swinney says there is a 'real chance' that a special trade deal for Scotch whisky could be agreed with US President Donald Trump following talks in the White House.
'Real chance' of whisky tariff deal with Donald Trump, says John SwinneyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-11First Minister John Swinney has flown to the United States to make a fresh appeal for better trade terms for Scotch whisky.
John Swinney visits US for Scotch whisky talksUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
John Swinney, Scotland’s nationalist first minister, challenged the appropriation of the saltire by the far right.
‘Reclaim our flag’: saltire becomes cultural battleground in Scotland as tensions rise over asylum housing | ScotlandUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-07
First Minister John Swinney thanked Forbes for her invaluable contribution to public life over the last 10 years.
Spider-Man star Tom Holland filming in streets of GlasgowUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-04
Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, presented a marriage contract from 1853 related to Trump's ancestors.
Her er en række andre bemærkelsesværdige gaveudvekslinger
Denmark· 2025-08-03
John Swinney has described for the first time Israel’s actions in Gaza as a 'genocide'.
Scottish first minister calls Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘genocide’ for first time | ScotlandUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-02
Scottish First Minister John Swinney welcomed the intent behind Starmer’s decision but emphasized that Palestinian statehood must not be conditional.
Britain to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire
United States· 2025-07-30
John Swinney attended the opening of the golf course after the talks in Balmedie.
Trump leaves Scotland after whisky tariffs and Gaza talks with SwinneyUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-29