Swinney bows out with independence call
News Article 1 July 2004
John Swinney has bowed out as leader of the opposition in the Scottish parliament with a call to overhaul the country's image abroad.
Russell enters SNP leadership contest
Press Review 29 June 2004
Mike Russell has entered the race to lead the SNP - becoming the third candidate.
Swinney quits as SNP leader
Press Review 23 June 2004
John Swinney has announced that he is to step down as SNP leader.
Swinney quits as SNP leader
News Article 22 June 2004
SNP leader John Swinney has announced that he is to stand down as party chief.
Cunningham enters leadership contest
News Article 22 June 2004
The race to succeed John Swinney has opened in earnest with deputy SNP leader Rosanna Cunningham announcing she is in the running.
Fresh threat to Swinney leadership
Press Review 22 June 2004
Pressure is mounting in Edinburgh for John Swinney to step down as leader of the SNP.
Swinney under poll pressure
Press Review 15 June 2004
SNP leader John Swinney is under fresh pressure after his party recorded its worst performance in European elections for over 16 years.
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Swinney wins leadership battle
News Article 27 September 2003
John Swinney has survived a challenge to his leadership of the SNP.
Swinney fights for leadership
News Article 24 September 2003
The SNP is bracing itself for a tough conference following defeat in May's Scottish elections and a challenge to the party's leader.
MSPs refuse to back Swinney
News Article 19 September 2003
Scottish nationalist leader John Swinney suffered a blow on Friday when two MSPs announced they would not be supporting him in the forthcoming ballot.
Splits predicted for SNP
Press Review 4 August 2003
Swinney facing leadership challenge
News Article 25 July 2003
John Swinney's leadership of the SNP is to be challenged this autumn.
Swinney hit by leadership speculation
News Article 10 June 2003
John Swinney is facing a wave of damaging speculation over his future as leader of the Scottish National Party.
Swinney to face SNP leadership challenge?
Press Review 10 June 2003
