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Radio Scotland,19 May 2026,25 mins

Will Swinney serve a full term as First Minister?

Scotcast

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Swinney reaches out – but gives Reform the cold shoulder.’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nkbjqm The SNP’s John Swinney (pictured) has been elected First Minister following a vote of MSPs. We ask the BBC’s David Wallace Lockhart and Lynsey Bews if Swinney is likely to remain in Bute House for a full five-year term – and whether there will be any surprise appointments to his cabinet. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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