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Newest development May 7, 2024 · 3 reports Scotland's parliament elects John Swinney first minister – DW
John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party
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John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party
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Scotland's parliament elects John Swinney first minister – DW
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The Guardian
John Swinney becomes SNP leader after rival drops out ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published May 5, 2024
The Guardian's feed description Long-serving politician set to become first minister after taking over Scottish National party role from Humza Yousaf
Minneapolis Star Tribune
John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after being confirmed as Scottish National Party leader ↗ (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune) Published May 5, 2024
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description Scotland's former deputy first minister, John Swinney, was confirmed Monday as head of the Scottish National Party and is expected to become the country's next leader, its third in just over a year.
Breitbart News
SNP's John Swinney Set to Become First Minister of Scotland ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published May 5, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description John Swinney is set to become the next first minister of Scotland after being tapped as the leader of the Scottish National Party.
KEYT Santa Barbara
John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party ↗ (opens KEYT Santa Barbara) Published May 5, 2024
Same headline from 2 more outlets KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party
Voice of America
Swinney named new leader of Scotland's SNP ↗ (opens Voice of America) Published May 5, 2024
Voice of America's feed description Selection leaves John Swinney poised to become Scotland's new first minister after Humza Yousaf resigned last week, having served a little more than a year in the position
Deutsche Welle
Scotland's parliament elects John Swinney first minister – DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle) Published May 6, 2024
Deutsche Welle's feed description The Scottish parliament has approved John Swinney as the country's new first minister. His predecessor as leader of the ruling Scottish National Party stood down after a rift with his coalition partners.
Al Jazeera
John Swinney elected as new Scotland leader ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published May 6, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description Swinney replaces Humza Yousaf, who formally resigned on Tuesday after just over a year in office.
The Guardian
John Swinney becomes Scottish first minister after vote by MSPs ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published May 6, 2024
The Guardian's feed description New SNP leader becomes seventh to hold the office vacated by Humza Yousef but without support of Green members
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