Former Member of Parliament
Mr John Swinney
Scottish National Party MP for North Tayside
At a glanceMr John Swinney was a Scottish National Party MP for North Tayside.
Early day motions
| 27 Nov 1997 | CONDUCT OF LABOUR HONOURABLE MEMBERS AND EARLY DAY MOTION 333 | 3 sig. |
| 15 Jul 1997 | HELICOPTER CRASH AT GLAMIS | 16 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Other posts
- Leader, Scottish National Party 26 Sep 2000 – 3 Sep 2004
- Deputy Leader, Scottish National Party 25 Aug 1998 – 26 Sep 2000
Previous seats
- North Tayside · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
Party affiliation
- Scottish National Party 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr John Swinney, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr John Swinney?
Mr John Swinney was a Member of Parliament who represented North Tayside in the House of Commons. See Mr John Swinney's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr John Swinney represent?
Mr John Swinney sat as Scottish National Party. See Mr John Swinney's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr John Swinney represent?
Mr John Swinney was the Member of Parliament for North Tayside. See Mr John Swinney's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr John Swinney?
Mr John Swinney has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr John Swinney's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.