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21/11/2014
Scotland's Deputy First Minister Named
A former leader of the Scottish National Party, John Swinney, has been named as Deputy First Minister, in the first move of a cabinet reshuffle being undertaken by Nicola Sturgeon.
Ms Sturgeon, who was announced the new First Minister earlier this week, is expected to announce a full reshuffle later today, with one of her closest ally's, Shona Robison, tipped for promotion.
According to reports, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill and Education Secretary Mike Russell are expected to leave government.
(MH/JP)
Ms Sturgeon, who was announced the new First Minister earlier this week, is expected to announce a full reshuffle later today, with one of her closest ally's, Shona Robison, tipped for promotion.
According to reports, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill and Education Secretary Mike Russell are expected to leave government.
(MH/JP)
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Nicola Sturgeon, the new leader of the Scottish National Party, has been officially sworn in as the country's First Minister. MSPs voted Ms Sturgeon in on Wednesday after which she received the Royal Warrant – formal approval of her appointment. Later today she will lead First Minister's Questions for the first time.
Sturgeon Sworn In As Scottish First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon, the new leader of the Scottish National Party, has been officially sworn in as the country's First Minister. MSPs voted Ms Sturgeon in on Wednesday after which she received the Royal Warrant – formal approval of her appointment. Later today she will lead First Minister's Questions for the first time.
25 September 2014
Keith Brown MSP Announces Intention To Stand For Deputy Leadership Of SNP
Keith Brown, MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, has officially launched his campaign to become deputy leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP). It comes after Nicola Sturgeon, deputy first minister of Scotland and deputy leader of the SNP announced she would seek to become the country's first minister and leader of the party.
Keith Brown MSP Announces Intention To Stand For Deputy Leadership Of SNP
Keith Brown, MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, has officially launched his campaign to become deputy leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP). It comes after Nicola Sturgeon, deputy first minister of Scotland and deputy leader of the SNP announced she would seek to become the country's first minister and leader of the party.
03 September 2012
Cabinet Reshuffle Expected This Week
David Cameron is expected to reshuffle the Cabinet this week as Westminster starts up again after the summer recess.
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David Cameron is expected to reshuffle the Cabinet this week as Westminster starts up again after the summer recess.
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Kelly's Resignation Signals Cabinet Reshuffle
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09 September 2015
Queen Opens £294m Borders Railway
The Queen has opened a new railway between Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. Her Majesty, who has been named Britain's longest serving monarch today, 09 September, was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The line between Tweedbank and Edinburgh was opened to the public on 06 September.
Queen Opens £294m Borders Railway
The Queen has opened a new railway between Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. Her Majesty, who has been named Britain's longest serving monarch today, 09 September, was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The line between Tweedbank and Edinburgh was opened to the public on 06 September.
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