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

John Swinney is Scotland's new first minister, expressing dedication to the role and unity with opposition leaders in the parliament.
Swinney won the Holyrood vote unopposed, succeeding Humza Yousaf, becoming the seventh first minister in 25 years.
Swinney emphasized collaboration across parties for funding institutions, supporting businesses, climate action, poverty eradication, and improving lives.

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BBC News

John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister

John Swinney wins the vote in the Scottish Parliament the day after he became SNP leader.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

John Swinney becomes Scottish first minister after vote by MSPs

New SNP leader becomes seventh to hold the office vacated by Humza Yousef but without support of Green members

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

John Swinney to be sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister

John Swinney will be sworn in as the new First Minister of Scotland on Wednesday and is expected to appoint his Cabinet on the same day.

12 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

John Swinney to be sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister

The new First Minister is expected to appoint his Cabinet on Wednesday.

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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WION

Scottish parliament approves John Swinney as country’s new first minister

Scotland's parliament on Tuesday (May 7) approved John Swinney as the country's new first minister. This happened a day after he was named leader of the ruling pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP). Swinney, who joined the party as a teenager in 1979, has succeeded Humza Yousaf, who last week announced that he would step down. He formally resigned from the role earlier in the day.

13 days ago·Noida, India

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Sky News UK

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

Following his victory in the SNP leadership race on Monday, Mr Swinney faced a vote at the Scottish parliament to confirm him as Humza Yousaf's successor.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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