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Will Swinney serve a full term as First Minister?

Natalie Higgins and guests on who’ll be appointed to John Swinney’s cabinet – and how long the First Minister will stay in post.

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The SNP’s John Swinney (pictured) has been elected First Minister following a vote of MSPs.

We ask the 91¸£ÀûÉç’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 91¸£ÀûÉç’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Wed 20 May 2026 00:00

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