John Swinney secured a commanding victory in the recent election over Sturgeon's predecessor.

The entities involved

• John Swinney →

  Scottish politician (born 1964)

  • John Swinney is expected to speak at an SNP gathering in Aberdeen, where Andy Burnham's political influence is also being discussed.21:30
  • Swinney agrees that Westminster is not functioning as a viable partner, while Burnham hints at further devolutionary powers for Holyrood.11:29
• Nicola Sturgeon →

  First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023

  • Nicola Sturgeon appeared on the Sky News Sunday Show on October 7, 2026.Wed 17:29
  • Nicola Sturgeon and Ian Blackford were noted as close allies regarding the independence case.Wed 15:47

Related events

• Swinney's Programme for Government signals public sector trimming and ideological differences compared to Sturgeon's government.Sep 25
• Nicola Sturgeon stated support for tackling far-right attacks in Glasgow.Sep 2
• John Swinney served as the education secretary for the Scottish Government.Sep 10
• John Swinney is leading government reform in Scotland and planning radical changes for the Scottish Parliament.Aug 31
• John Swinney and Màiri McAllan led the SNP to a fifth Holyrood victory and stood together on the future of Scotland.Aug 4