Swinney to become Scotland's next first minister
NEW SNP leader John Swinney is to become Scotland’s next first minister after winning a vote at Holyrood today.
Mr Swinney won the backing of 64 MSPs, with his nearest rival, Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross, picking up 31.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar secured 22 votes, with the head of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Alex Cole-Hamilton, winning four.
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