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Swinney sworn-in as First Minister, appoints Forbes to cabinet
John Swinney speaks to the media after he is sworn in as First Minister of Scotland and Keeper of the Scottish Seal, at the Court of Session in Edinburgh, May 8, 2024
RETURNING SNP leader John Swinney has been sworn-in as Scotland’s seventh First Minister
In a ceremony presided over by the Lord President, Lord Carloway, and in the company of his wife, son and brother, Mr Swinney took the oaths for the role of First Minister, the Keeper of the Great Seal and of allegiance to the King.
Speaking afterwards, he called the experience “overwhelming,” adding: “I look forward to dedicating my future to serving the people of Scotland.”
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