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Premiership of John Swinney 8 May 2024 – present | |
Monarch | Charles III |
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Cabinet | Swinney government |
Party | Scottish National Party |
Seat | Bute House |
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Leader of the Scottish National Party Incumbent Cabinet positions (2007–2023)
First Minister of Scotland (2024–present)
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John Swinney's term as First Minister of Scotland began on 8 May 2024, when he was formally sworn into office at the Court of Session, upon Humza Yousaf's resignation.
Swinney previously served as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 2000 to 2004, when the party was in opposition. Yousaf announced his resignation as party leader and first minister on 29 April 2024, amid a government crisis. Swinney announced his leadership bid on 2 May, but faced potential leadership challenges from Kate Forbes and Graeme McCormick. Both candidates eventually decided not to stand and endorsed Swinney, who was therefore elected unopposed as the SNP party leader on 6 May.