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Mr Swinney succeeds Humza Yousaf in the post, and will almost certainly become Scotlan’ds next first minister later this week.

In September 2000, he took over as leader following the first departure of Alex Salmond, having served as his deputy for two years previously. His tenure was not a happy one. Unde ...

John Swinney, who was for over eight years deputy first minister at Holyrood, now seems certain to take on the top job in Scottish politics. But as first minister he is sure to face a bulging in-tray, ...

After securing the post of SNP leader, the former deputy first minister has to win a vote in Holyrood before he can succeed Humza Yousaf.