swinney

[swin-ee]

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. sweeny.

Swinney

/ ˈswɪnɪ /

noun

1. John ( Ramsay ). born 1964, Scottish politician; leader of the Scottish National Party (2000–04); Scottish government finance minister from 2007

Example Sentences

First Minister John Swinney has said he is happy to meet the family of Sheku Bayoh after the judge leading the inquiry into his death stood down.

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Before the march, First Minister John Swinney offered his "best wishes" to those taking part.

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They have threatened to withdraw from the public inquiry and have asked for a meeting with First Minister John Swinney.

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The Scottish government says it is committed to transitioning away from fossil fuels to greener sources of energy, though First Minister John Swinney has said North Sea oil and gas will be needed "for a period of time".

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John Swinney later told BBC Scotland that this was in line with a longstanding position.

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