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John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister

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John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister

John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister

John Swinney has been elected as Scotland's seventh first minister after becoming the new SNP leader following the formal resignation of Humza Yousaf on Tuesday.

He is expected to be sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday.

Report by Kennedyl.

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