John Swinney: I Will Fight 2031 Election as Prime Minister of Independent Scotland

John Swinney: I will fight 2031 election as Prime Minister of independent Scotland

John Swinney has declared he wants to fight the 2031 vote as prime minister of an independent Scotland.

SNP ‘ready to win big’ and put Scotland on path to independence – Swinney

The SNP leader said the Holyrood election campaign – which got under way on Thursday – is ‘crucial’ for the country.

John Swinney claims he will be 'Prime Minister of independent Scotland' by 2031

The First Minister rejected suggestions that if re-elected to Bute House he would step down before the 2031 Holyrood Election and that he would be leading an independent Scotland at this time.

John Swinney says he'll be 'Prime Minister of an independent Scotland' by 2031

The SNP leader told an event in Glasgow he plans to serve a full five-year term as First Minister if his party wins the election in May.

Swinney Says SNP Majority Key to Independence and Blocking Farage

John Swinney has said an SNP majority in the Scottish Parliament election would open the path to independence while preventing Nigel Farage from gaining influence in Scotland. Launching the party’s campaign in Glasgow today (Thursday), the First Minister sets out his case for re election, linking independence with wider priorities around public services and the cost of living. A renewed SNP government would focus on improving the NHS, supporting…

SNP Holyrood 2026 Election Campaign Launch - 26/03/2026 - Broadcasting Scotland

Join us live from the newly refurbished Citizens Theatre in Glasgow as First Minister of Scotland and SNP Leader, John Swinney launches the SNP Holyrood 2026 Election Campaign. The post appeared first on Broadcasting Scotland.