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John Swinney Carries Out Mini Reshuffle of His Top Ministerial Team

John Swinney has appointed Mairi McAllan as Housing Cabinet Secretary following her maternity leave, marking a minor reshuffle in the Scottish cabinet.
The SNP Government is under pressure due to intense criticism regarding housing shortages and rising homelessness, as reported by multiple sources.
Following the recent by-election loss, senior SNP figures have discussed Swinney's leadership and the need for a new independence strategy.
Concerns grow about Swinney's focus on independence, with party insiders suggesting apathy may decrease pro-independence voter turnout if not addressed.

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The Scottish Sun

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Swinney accused of 'rearranging deckchairs on Titanic' over Cabinet reshuffle

JOHN Swinney was last night accused of “rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic” while swelling the ranks of his Cabinet.Rivals insisted his enl

14 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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The National

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Wee Ginger Dug: John Swinney needs to rethink his strategy over Scottish independence

There are rumblings of discontent within the SNP following the party's defeat in the recent Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse by-election ...

15 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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World News

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Swinney promotes ‘rising star’ McAllan in cabinet reshuffle

The first minister

15 days ago·United States

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Spectator UK

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Swinney stages reshuffle amid SNP infighting

It’s a busy day in politics and the SNP is keen not to be left out of the action. The Scottish cabinet has undergone a reshuffle.

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Scotsman

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John Swinney carries out mini reshuffle of his top ministerial team

The First Minister made the new appointments less than a week after the SNP suffered a by-election defeat

15 days ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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scottishdailyexpress

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Desperate John Swinney shuffles his Ministers in bid to stave off Nat rebels

The First Minister has cut down his government from 27 to 24 as he has created a Housing Secretary post for Mairi McAllan who he is positioning as his successor.

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