Swinney named new leader of Scotland's SNP
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Member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) John Swinney delivers a speech to announce his intentions of running for the SNP leadership as well as his candidacy for the Scotland's first minister position, during a press event in Edinburgh, May 2, 2024.
Scottish political veteran John Swinney on Monday was named head of the pro-independence SNP party, leaving him poised to become Scotland's leader.
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