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Nominations close for SNP leadership race with John Swinney set to become Scottish first minister

Sky News Monday, 6 May 2024
Nominations to become the new SNP leader have closed - with John Swinney set to succeed Humza Yousaf.
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News video: John Swinney selected as Scotland's First Minister

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John Swinney signed a selection nominee form before being selected as Scotland's first minister today. MSPs voted on him becoming First Minister at Holyrood this afternoon. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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