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John Swinney to become Scotland's new first minister after Holyrood vote

Sky News Tuesday, 7 May 2024
John Swinney will become Scotland's new first minister after being backed by a majority of MSPs.
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News video: John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's new First Minister

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John Swinney has officially been sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. It comes after the Perthshire North MSP - who has previously served as finance secretary, education secretary and deputy first minister for the Scottish government- was elected SNP...

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