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John Swinney Wins Vote to Be Re-Appointed First Minister

John Swinney is expected to win a formal vote before beginning to appoint cabinet ministers and junior ministers.

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The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.

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John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister

The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.

·London, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Kate Forbes is gone - now John Swinney faces a cabinet reshuffle puzzle

John Swinney faces big decisions as he builds his new Cabinet after Kate Forbes' departure, with Stephen Flynn and other key figures tipped for top…

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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John Swinney finalising new Scottish Cabinet picks as new Holyrood era begins

You can get The National's Real Scottish Politics newsletter free and direct to your inbox every weekday.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
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What's happening at Holyrood this week: When the new cabinet will be revealed

We can expect to see the First Minister and cabinet appointed this week.

·Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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The Scotsman broke the news in Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Monday, May 18, 2026.
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