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John Swinney and Elizabeth Quigley expecting baby

BBC Published May 27, 2010 Reviewed Jul 1, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors
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John Swinney and Elizabeth Quigley married seven years ago
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They had been dating for two years before they married in 2003
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Ms Quigley is 38 years old
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Mr Swinney has two children from a previous marriage
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Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney and his wife, Elizabeth Quigley, are expecting their first child.

The MSP for North Tayside had been dating BBC journalist Ms Quigley for two years before they married in 2003, when Mr Swinney was leader of the SNP.

Ms Quigley, 38, who has multiple sclerosis, has written on and made a television documentary about the condition.

Mr Swinney has two children from a previous marriage.

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