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Swinney ‘staking his premiership on winning independence’, depute leader says

Keith Brown said the First Minister is ‘brave’ to make the move which he suggested could see him quit if it fails.

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2025

SNP president candidates revealed – see the full list

THE four candidates for the SNP’s party presidency have been revealed, including the one-time leadership rival of John Swinney in the running ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2025

SNP independence rebel weighs bid for party president

A VETERAN SNP activist is mulling a run for SNP president, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2025

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SNP members to challenge John Swinney’s independence strategy at conference

MORE than 40 SNP branches have backed a challenge to John Swinney’s independence strategy ahead of the party’s annual conference

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2025

Top SNP figures 'hold secret meeting to discuss John Swinney's leadership'

A GROUP of 25 senior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night where the removal of John Swinney as party leader was discussed, reports say…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2025

Vote in our poll: What should we do with council tax?

THROUGHOUT the week, The National has taken an in-depth look at council tax and potential proposals to change it for the better...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024

Police Scotland will not 'thwart' independence, Justice Secretary tells SNP activist

JUSTICE Secretary Angela Constance told an SNP presidential candidate that Police Scotland will not "thwart" independence at a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2024

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SNP to elect new national secretary – as two stand to be party president

THE SNP will elect a new national secretary at conference as the incumbent has chosen to step down, the finalised agenda has revealed ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024

Making John Swinney leader may be the SNP’s smartest move in years

He’s not the man to lead Scotland to independence, but after a turbulent few years, he’s the safe pair of hands the party needs, says Herald columnist Dani Garavelli

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024

John Swinney declares ‘new chapter’ as he becomes SNP leader

Swinney says party has been having a ‘tough, rough time’ as he laments impact of recent infighting and chaos

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

John Swinney becomes SNP leader after rival drops out

Long-serving politician set to become first minister after taking over Scottish National party role from Humza Yousaf

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

SNP activist ‘not leaned on’ to pull out of challenging Swinney for leadership

Depute leader insists Graeme McCormick’s last-minute withdrawal proof party is united

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

General election result not a ‘foregone conclusion,’ says Sunak – UK politics as it happened

PM says he is ‘determined to fight on’ after disastrous local, mayoral and Blackpool byelection results last week

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

SNP activist abandons leadership bid and endorses John Swinney

Graeme McCormick said he had enough support to run but is backing former Scottish deputy first minister as sole official candidate

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024

SNP activist aims to challenge John Swinney for party leadership

Graeme McCormick claims he will gather requisite number of signatures to force contest instead of unopposed coronation

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2023

What happens now as Michael Russell steps down as SNP president?

MICHAEL Russell announced his resignation from his role as SNP president last week, leaving the party's top position vacant ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023

Why I'm running to take over as SNP president at this year's conference

EVERYONE expected the SNP’s annual conference to have a heated debate on the party’s independence strategy. What was not expected was a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

Land reform campaigner challenges Mike Russell for SNP president role

THE president of the SNP is facing a challenge for the role from a party activist.

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2022

Nominations for key internal SNP officer bearer positions are revealed

THE list of nominations for the SNP’s internal elections for office bearers shows key positions will be unopposed this year, the Sunday National

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