swinney

American

[swin-ee] / ˈswɪn i /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

sweeny.

Swinney British

/ ˈswɪnɪ /

noun

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

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At an event in Glasgow, Swinney pledged to improve NHS performance, help first-time home buyers with a £10,000 grant and expand free childcare.

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has positioned himself as the leading candidate to replace Swinney as first minister.

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The SNP has been through three leaders, with John Swinney replacing Humza Yousaf who in turn replaced Nicola Sturgeon.

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John Swinney's top priority meanwhile has been to eradicate child poverty, and he inherited a number of policies aimed at doing that.

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And that may determine whether John Swinney can deliver another 2021 pledge which is sure to carry over into this year's manifesto - to hold a referendum on Scottish independence.

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