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John Swinney selected as Scotland's First Minister

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John Swinney selected as Scotland's First Minister

John Swinney selected as Scotland's First Minister

John Swinney signed a selection nominee form before being selected as Scotland's first minister today.

MSPs voted on him becoming First Minister at Holyrood this afternoon.

Report by Kennedyl.

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