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SNP leader John Swinney re-elected as Scotland’s first minister
Swinney won backing from MSPs as the SNP’s 58-seat plurality fell short of a majority, leaving him to seek cooperation on his independence agenda.
- John Swinney was re-elected as Scotland's First Minister after the SNP won 58 seats but did not achieve a majority in the recent election.
- John Swinney appointed Jenny Gilruth as Deputy First Minister, focusing on government priorities such as the cost of living crisis, NHS access, and independence.
- Swinney's Cabinet includes mostly experienced politicians and some newcomers like Stephen Flynn, with a reduced team of senior ministers and an emphasis on public sector reform.
- Ivan McKee was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Public Sector Reform, tasked with making significant savings including reducing civil service numbers amid a rise in civil service employment.
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