John Swinney was in Dumfries as the first full week of campaigning got underway.

Swinney: SNP 'main challengers' to Tories in General Election 2024

John Swinney poses for a photograph with his wife Elizabeth Quigley and son Matthew, 13, after he was sworn in as First Minister of Scotland and Keeper of the Scottish Seal, at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Picture date: Wednesday May 8, 2024.

It comes after the Perthshire North MSP was elected SNP leader unopposed following the resignation of Humza Yousaf. 

John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's first minister as new cabinet appointed

Former finance secretary Kate Forbes confirmed she will not contest Mr Swinney in the race.

SNP leadership: John Swinney announces bid for office after Yousaf resignation

John Swinney currently stands unopposed as new SNP leader as Kate Forbes confirms she will not stand. 

SNP leadership: 'There will be a coronation, not a contest'

John Swinney has told New Year revellers planning to travel to England for more relaxed Covid restrictions that this would be the "wrong course of action". 

John Swinney warns Scots against travelling to England for Hogmanay celebrations

Changes to hospitality will bring back the requirement for one-metre and social distancing between groups and table service.

Scottish nightclubs ordered to close for three weeks from December 27

MSPs have voted to compel the Scottish Government to produce legal advice taken as part of the legal challenge brought by Alex Salmond.

Tories to lodge no-confidence vote in John Swinney over Salmond legal advice

Deputy First Minister: 'countless' headteachers 'clamouring' for new powers to raise attainment

John Swinney defies unions, parents and councils

Swinney promises to get system for measuring progress on closing attainment gap 'absolutely correct'

Attainment gap measurements 'let down' poorer pupils

There is dispute over Scottish Government funds ahead of the budget debate

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