It’s been a markedly turbulent year on Scotland’s frequently bonkers political scene, and for none more than John Swinney. As recently as April this year, the SNP veteran was a humble backbencher at Holyrood, beginning to contemplate whether he might stand down in 2026. But then came Humza Yousaf’s self-inflicted downfall, which thrust Mr Swinney back into government. He was back on the campaign trail as his party suffered one of the worst electoral reverses in its history – a result he says could have easily been a wipeout. And now he insists the SNP is back on the front foot and striding towards a Holyrood vote – where he says he’ll seek a full term, to be first minister until 2031.
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