Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony

By PA News

Published: 10:48, 08 May 2024

| Updated: 11:51, 08 May 2024

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Being sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister was an “overwhelming moment”, John Swinney has said, as he vowed to stick to his pledge to give Kate Forbes a “significant role” in his team as he appoints his Cabinet.

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