John Swinney Announced As Scotland's New First Minister And Leader Of The SNP

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 6: The new SNP Leader, John Swinney MSP, delivers an acceptance speech as Scotland's new First Minister and leader of the SNP at Glasgow University on May 6, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. The SNP has chosen John Swinney, the former Deputy First Minister to Nicola Sturgeon, to lead the party after the resignation of Humza Yousaf. Swinney describes himself as the candidate to unite the party after a "difficult" few years. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)