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John Swinney to be challenged by LibDem leader in First Minister contest

Cole-Hamilton says the Liberal Democrats will use the vote to press for change after winning 10 seats in the Holyrood election.

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Scottish LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has confirmed he will be contesting the first minister election, as MSPs prepare to cast their ballots…

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Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will run for first minister

"By standing for first minister, I want to show how Scottish Liberal Democrats envisage that change."

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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John Swinney to be challenged by LibDem leader in First Minister contest

Scottish LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has confirmed he will be contesting the first minister election, as MSPs prepare to cast their ballots…

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The National broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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