Politics

SNP Leader Swinney Re-Appointed as First Minister

Updated 2026-05-19 15:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

John Swinney, leader of the SNP party, won a vote to be re-appointed as Scotland's first minister. He will be formally sworn in on Wednesday and is expected to name his new cabinet.

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The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.
2026-05-19 15:01 UTC
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