John Swinney was re-elected as Scotland's first minister after a vote in the Scottish Parliament. It was reported he secured nomination in three rounds, getting 56 votes total. Formal approval by the King is anticipated before he is sworn in. Leader promised to work every day to repay the trust given by the nation's people.
Scotland's seventh First Minister has been voted through by MSPs at the Scottish Parliament.
news.stv.tvJohn Swinney has been voted in as Scotland's First Minister by MSPs, securing 56 out of 105 votes, and is expected to be formally sworn in on Wednesday. He promised an "ambitious" and "practical" agenda for Scotland, expressing a clear determination to deliver for the Scottish people.
www.independent.co.ukThe SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.
www.bbc.comJohn Swinney has been re-elected as Scotland's first minister and has vowed to "work every day to repay the trust" the nation's people have placed in him.
news.sky.comHow did the SNP elect its leader?
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