2003_Scottish_National_Party_leadership_election
2003 Scottish National Party leadership election
Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership election
There was a Scottish National Party leadership election in 2003 following a challenge to John Swinney's position as National Convener of the Scottish National Party (SNP). Swinney defeated his challenger,[1] although his victory would be short lived, and he would step down the following year following an unsuccessful European election.