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john swinney, 64 —— and sr one. seven— john swinney, 64 —— and sr one. seven abstentions. _ john swinney, 64 —— and sr one. seven abstentions. as _ john swinney, 64 —— and sr one. seven abstentions. as there - john swinney, 64 —— and sr one. seven abstentions. as there is i john swinney, 64 —— and sr one. | seven abstentions. as there is an overall— seven abstentions. as there is an overall majority— seven abstentions. as there is an overall majority for— seven abstentions. as there is an overall majority for john - seven abstentions. as there is anj overall majority forjohn swinney, on behalf— overall majority forjohn swinney, on behalf of— overall majority forjohn swinney, on behalf of the _ overall majority forjohn swinney, on behalf of the parliament, - overall majority forjohn swinney, on behalf of the parliament, i- on behalf of the parliament, i congratulate _ on behalf of the parliament, i congratulate john _ on behalf of the parliament, i congratulate john swinney - on behalf of the parliament, i congratulate john swinn
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swinney— with anyone and i can work with john swinney but— with anyone and i can work with john swinney but we have to be clear it's only on _ swinney but we have to be clear it's only on those areas where there are the priorities for the people of scotland — the priorities for the people of scotland and nothing to do with the constitution. that has to be off the table _ constitution. that has to be off the table. �* ., ., ., ., ., , table. but for now a moment of pride as the new first _ table. but for now a moment of pride as the new first minister _ table. but for now a moment of pride as the new first minister heads - table. but for now a moment of pride as the new first minister heads into l as the new first minister heads into the official residence before being sworn in tomorrow. more than 800,000 children in england and wales are thought to have spent the last year living in an abusive home — according to figures from a leading family research centre called foundations. it's launching a project to try to find the best way to support children and families experiencing domes
swinney— with anyone and i can work with john swinney but— with anyone and i can work with john swinney but we have to be clear it's only on _ swinney but we have to be clear it's only on those areas where there are the priorities for the people of scotland — the priorities for the people of scotland and nothing to do with the constitution. that has to be off the table _ constitution. that has to be off the table. �* ., ., ., ., ., , table. but for now a moment of pride as the new first...
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congratulations, john swinney. you are _ of scotland. congratulations, john swinney. you are knowledge i of scotland. congratulations, john swinney. you are knowledge of i of scotland. congratulations, john | swinney. you are knowledge of the sup, _ swinney. you are knowledge of the snp, you _ swinney. you are knowledge of the snp, you will probably be first tomorrow. you have thought a lot about _ tomorrow. you have thought a lot about bringing in ideas. what is your— about bringing in ideas. what is your one — about bringing in ideas. what is your one big policy idea that you will put — your one big policy idea that you will put forward now that ludik lovely — will put forward now that ludik lovely country? my will put forward now that ludik lovely country?— will put forward now that ludik lovely country? my principal policy interest, lovely country? my principal policy interest. the _ lovely country? my principal policy interest, the thing _ lovely country? my principal policy interest, the thing i'm _ lovely country? my principal policy interest, the thi
congratulations, john swinney. you are _ of scotland. congratulations, john swinney. you are knowledge i of scotland. congratulations, john swinney. you are knowledge of i of scotland. congratulations, john | swinney. you are knowledge of the sup, _ swinney. you are knowledge of the snp, you _ swinney. you are knowledge of the snp, you will probably be first tomorrow. you have thought a lot about _ tomorrow. you have thought a lot about bringing in ideas. what is your— about bringing in...
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whenjohn swinney first led his party, he was in his 30s. john swinney. 0h, hello. the snp was in opposition. even with celebrity support, he struggled to make his mark, though, standing down after disappointing election results. he rebuilt his reputation in the cabinets of alex salmond and nicola sturgeon. opponents often found him charming in private, but in public he could be tribal. do you take some responsibility, personally, for the polarisation of politics which you have described? i have obviously contributed to that, james, yes, of course i have. and i look at politics today and i think politics is in the worst state i have ever seen it in my lengthy involvement in politics, so i am here to do something about that. the first step of his plan is to persuade msps to elect him as first minister. this is clearly a project that is about managing the snp rather than running the country and delivering for scotland. john swinney has been the heart of the snp leadership for the last 40 years, he's been at the heart of this government for the last 17 years, and this
whenjohn swinney first led his party, he was in his 30s. john swinney. 0h, hello. the snp was in opposition. even with celebrity support, he struggled to make his mark, though, standing down after disappointing election results. he rebuilt his reputation in the cabinets of alex salmond and nicola sturgeon. opponents often found him charming in private, but in public he could be tribal. do you take some responsibility, personally, for the polarisation of politics which you have described? i have...
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john swinney elected first minister. he is _ hours. john swinney elected first minister. he isjust _ hours. john swinney elected first minister. he isjust giving - hours. john swinney elected first minister. he isjust giving some i minister. he isjust giving some comments now to the waiting media, with kate forbes by his side. she is the youngest ever deputy first minister of scotland. she will take on the economy portfolio and responsibility for gaelic as well. of responsibility for gaelic as well. of course, she was at one point seen as someone who might throw her hat into the ring to become first minister, to enter that competition. she decided to step aside and has been rewarded for that loyalty, as being given a senior position in the scottish government. you might read into this that perhaps scottish government. you might read into this that perhaszohn swinney is anointing her as his successor at some point. she is certainly an individual with leadership ambitions. a very senior position. the deputy first minister of fun is brought out to defend a government policy.
john swinney elected first minister. he is _ hours. john swinney elected first minister. he isjust _ hours. john swinney elected first minister. he isjust giving - hours. john swinney elected first minister. he isjust giving some i minister. he isjust giving some comments now to the waiting media, with kate forbes by his side. she is the youngest ever deputy first minister of scotland. she will take on the economy portfolio and responsibility for gaelic as well. of responsibility for gaelic as...
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it was i interesting to john swinney is this. john swinney says that it's really important — john swinney says that it's really important that scotland gets rid of the conservative government. and so i was _ the conservative government. and so i was saying _ the conservative government. and so i was saying to him, well would not the easiest— i was saying to him, well would not the easiest way for a scottish voter to guarantee if that's what they wanted. — to guarantee if that's what they wanted, to get rid of the conservative government, to vote for the labour— conservative government, to vote for the labour party? because they are the labour party? because they are the alternative uk government. and of course. _ the alternative uk government. and of course, he then makes an argument that says. _ of course, he then makes an argument that says. no. — of course, he then makes an argument that says, no, because the snp is the true _ that says, no, because the snp is the true voice of scotland and then he makes — the true voice of scotland and then he makes his argument on that truc
it was i interesting to john swinney is this. john swinney says that it's really important — john swinney says that it's really important that scotland gets rid of the conservative government. and so i was _ the conservative government. and so i was saying _ the conservative government. and so i was saying to him, well would not the easiest— i was saying to him, well would not the easiest way for a scottish voter to guarantee if that's what they wanted. — to guarantee if that's what they...
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swinney, adding johnis sidekick john swinney, adding john is clear that he is determined to return the snp to governing from the mainstream. so what does this mean? does it mean more of the same for the people of scotland? and what about the future of our cherished union? well, let's speak now to the political reporter at the scottish sun, lewis mackenzie lewis. welcome to the show. a significant decision this lewis, in terms of perhaps the future direction of travel of scottish politics. of course, john swinney seemed very much as the continuity candidate. a lot of people hoping that kate forbes may carry on because she, of course, being a christian, much more critical of the gender identity stuff going on, and also same sex marriage. is that why, though you think she may have pulled out last time they destroyed her over this? has she opted for a quiet life ? opted for a quiet life? >> yeah. i mean, of course, as you mentioned , kate and ran for you mentioned, kate and ran for the leadership last year and, she did take a lot of flak for that. >> and very early on, she said that she wo
swinney, adding johnis sidekick john swinney, adding john is clear that he is determined to return the snp to governing from the mainstream. so what does this mean? does it mean more of the same for the people of scotland? and what about the future of our cherished union? well, let's speak now to the political reporter at the scottish sun, lewis mackenzie lewis. welcome to the show. a significant decision this lewis, in terms of perhaps the future direction of travel of scottish politics. of...
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made business as usual rumbling along, a point john swinney made there was a piece _ point john swinney made there was a piece of— point john swinney made there was a piece of legislation which is looking _ piece of legislation which is looking at care experience to children. _ looking at care experience to children, that got a lot of backing across— children, that got a lot of backing across the — children, that got a lot of backing across the chamber, although labour and the _ across the chamber, although labour and the lib— across the chamber, although labour and the lib dems are tiptoeing away from it— and the lib dems are tiptoeing away from it now, they also backed the gender— from it now, they also backed the gender recognition reform act, which was so _ gender recognition reform act, which was so controversial and was slapped down _ was so controversial and was slapped down by— was so controversial and was slapped down by westminster, so behind—the—scenes there is quite often _ behind—the—scenes there is quite often a _ behind—the—scenes there is quite
made business as usual rumbling along, a point john swinney made there was a piece _ point john swinney made there was a piece of— point john swinney made there was a piece of legislation which is looking _ piece of legislation which is looking at care experience to children. _ looking at care experience to children, that got a lot of backing across— children, that got a lot of backing across the — children, that got a lot of backing across the chamber, although labour and the _ across...
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this just came hours after we heard from john swinney , nicola heard from john swinney, nicola sturgeon's former deputy first minister, who indeed will be looking to replace humza yousaf now. he himself was actually previous leader of the scottish national party and led the snp into a european election back in 2003, which unfortunately at the time did not work out so well for him. but he will be looking for him. but he will be looking for a second bite at the cherry now. and you know, he brings with himself a huge support from the snp party in and of itself. now what is interesting is he is also recognised the merits , the also recognised the merits, the qualities, if you like, of kate forbes and he was using language to describe herlike intelligent and creative, and it sounds very much like he has her pegged for a real top spot in his government if and when he is elected as the leader. now we're about half way through the nomination process. i got to say, over the last few days there were some other names, smaller names like neil grey and jenny gilruth, which very quickly lined up behind
this just came hours after we heard from john swinney , nicola heard from john swinney, nicola sturgeon's former deputy first minister, who indeed will be looking to replace humza yousaf now. he himself was actually previous leader of the scottish national party and led the snp into a european election back in 2003, which unfortunately at the time did not work out so well for him. but he will be looking for him. but he will be looking for a second bite at the cherry now. and you know, he brings...
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at that point in time, john swinney would seek approvalfrom the in time, john swinney would seek approval from the parliament to in time, john swinney would seek approvalfrom the parliament to be approved as first minister and then would get on with the business of government. i was to take you straight to the georgian capital of the police see. you will be aware protests have been taking place over the last few nights. arnesen is thousands of protesters have blocked a key intersection of the capital city of tblisi. these are ongoing purchase over a law which is making its way through the georgian parliament at the moment. it is known as the foreign agents bill. which basely requires organisations which get more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as agents of foreign influence. concerns we have heard in the country that this is cutting free speech in the country. we'll have plenty more on that during the programme —— tbilisi. still to come on the world today. original artwork for the harry potter book up for auction, it's not cheap. and piecing history together to recon
at that point in time, john swinney would seek approvalfrom the in time, john swinney would seek approval from the parliament to in time, john swinney would seek approvalfrom the parliament to be approved as first minister and then would get on with the business of government. i was to take you straight to the georgian capital of the police see. you will be aware protests have been taking place over the last few nights. arnesen is thousands of protesters have blocked a key intersection of the...
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john swinney lent heavil on from the past. john swinney lent heavily on his — from the past. john swinney lent heavily on his experience - from the past. john swinney lent heavily on his experience in - heavily on his experience in government in his bid to win the keys to bute house. blunt about his party's problems and emphatic he can fix them. lorna joins us from the scottish parliament in edinburgh. talk us through the timetable of what happens next, potentially. denominations to become leader of the snp close at midday on monday. that's when we'll find out for sure whether it's a competition or not. but at the moment, judging byjohn swinney�*s assured campaign launched this morning, many think it may well be a coronation. he was frank about the challenges his party faces, but he was confident that he is the man to deal with them. he was very honest, that he needs, should he win, to bring his party together. he said it would focus on big policies, like housing, education, transport and health, should he win. of course the other name in the frame is kate forbes. she, hera
john swinney lent heavil on from the past. john swinney lent heavily on his — from the past. john swinney lent heavily on his experience - from the past. john swinney lent heavily on his experience in - heavily on his experience in government in his bid to win the keys to bute house. blunt about his party's problems and emphatic he can fix them. lorna joins us from the scottish parliament in edinburgh. talk us through the timetable of what happens next, potentially. denominations to become...
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i am you are and what we are expecting to hear from john swinney.— hear from john swinney. i am in barrow field _ hear from john swinney. i am in barrow field community - hear from john swinney. i am in barrow field community centre | hear from john swinney. i am in i barrow field community centre in hear from john swinney. i am in - barrow field community centre in the east end of glasgow, a few miles down the road from wherejohn swinney was earlier this morning. he was at a shop in the glasgow south constituency, talking with people about the challenges they are facing with the cost of living issues. that is really the focus of his campaigning today, the economy, what the snp would call austerity. they argue that labour and the conservatives are cut from the same cloth. they are positioning themselves to the left of labour when it comes to the economy. he has just arrived, actually, we are expecting him in the room shortly, to make a speech on that issue. you can see some snp campaigners and activists behind me, so expect a big cheer when he walks into the room. the snp o
i am you are and what we are expecting to hear from john swinney.— hear from john swinney. i am in barrow field _ hear from john swinney. i am in barrow field community - hear from john swinney. i am in barrow field community centre | hear from john swinney. i am in i barrow field community centre in hear from john swinney. i am in - barrow field community centre in the east end of glasgow, a few miles down the road from wherejohn swinney was earlier this morning. he was at a shop in the...
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let's have the splash of content with your interview with john swinney. you are the third snp leader since the last general election. the snp has been in power in scotland since 2007. what do you say to the person who says the party might be a bit clapped out, tired? what i'd say is that we've actually transformed lives in scotland and transformed opportunities. so if you take early learning and child care, for example, in the course of the snp government, we've more than doubled the provision of early learning and child care that's available for children and families around the country, and we've delivered a higher growth in gdp per capita than has been achieved in the rest of the uk over our time in office. so the snp has delivered much for scotland, and the government i lead is focused on making sure that we continue that delivery for people living their lives in scotland. 0k, chris, things that jump out at you there? also, i mean, i'll now mansplain your own interview to you — the call for an emergency budget, well, we know that rachel reeves, if sh
let's have the splash of content with your interview with john swinney. you are the third snp leader since the last general election. the snp has been in power in scotland since 2007. what do you say to the person who says the party might be a bit clapped out, tired? what i'd say is that we've actually transformed lives in scotland and transformed opportunities. so if you take early learning and child care, for example, in the course of the snp government, we've more than doubled the provision...
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as you say, he hasn't spoken to us but john swinney i tomorrow. as you say, he hasn't l spoken to us but john swinney has spoken to us butjohn swinney has been speaking to you on bbc scotland and he is saying he will respect the democratic process but that it would delay rebuilding the snp. that’s delay rebuilding the snp. that's riuht. he delay rebuilding the snp. that's right. he said _ delay rebuilding the snp. that's right. he said there _ delay rebuilding the snp. that's right. he said there is _ delay rebuilding the snp. that's right. he said there is a - delay rebuilding the snp. that's i right. he said there is a democratic process within the party and snp members can challenge for the leadership if they wish to. but he thinks it would be betterjust to get on with it now. and obviously he has it in mind that notjust a leadership election is costly and potentially damaging to the party, certainly last year's one was a little damaging in terms of exposing some internal rifts and criticism between leadership candidates, but also he will hav
as you say, he hasn't spoken to us but john swinney i tomorrow. as you say, he hasn't l spoken to us but john swinney has spoken to us butjohn swinney has been speaking to you on bbc scotland and he is saying he will respect the democratic process but that it would delay rebuilding the snp. that’s delay rebuilding the snp. that's riuht. he delay rebuilding the snp. that's right. he said _ delay rebuilding the snp. that's right. he said there _ delay rebuilding the snp. that's right. he said...
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whenjohn swinney first led his party, he was in his 30s. john swinney. oh, hello. the snp was in opposition. even with celebrity support, he struggled to make his mark, though, standing down after disappointing election results. he rebuilt his reputation in the cabinets of alex salmond and nicola sturgeon. opponents often found him charming in private, but in public he could be tribal. do you take some responsibility, personally, for the polarisation of politics which you have described? i have obviously contributed to that, james, yes, of course i have. and i look at politics today and i think politics is in the worst state i have ever seen it in my lengthy involvement in politics, so i am here to do something about that. the first step of his plan is to persuade msps to elect him as first minister. this is clearly a project that is about managing the snp rather than running the country and delivering for scotland. john swinney has been the heart of the snp leadership for the last 40 years, he's been at the heart of this government for the last 17 years, and this
whenjohn swinney first led his party, he was in his 30s. john swinney. oh, hello. the snp was in opposition. even with celebrity support, he struggled to make his mark, though, standing down after disappointing election results. he rebuilt his reputation in the cabinets of alex salmond and nicola sturgeon. opponents often found him charming in private, but in public he could be tribal. do you take some responsibility, personally, for the polarisation of politics which you have described? i have...
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john out to other parties now. john swinney has _ out to other parties now. john swinney has been _ out to other parties now. john swinney has been in - out to other parties now. jm�*i swinney has been in scottish parliament for the last quarter of a century, but he tipped his hat to the fact that his history and politics goes back even further. he talked of how in 1979, he wore an snp badge when he was 15 and a teacher asked him why he was supporting this party on the fringes of politics— he said he could scarcely imagine now he would become first minister. he talked in that speech of howjust a year ago, he said he'd done his bit, so his election as first minister came as something of a surprise. he also said, "i have changed," in making that comment, he was tipping his hat to the fact that he accepts that politics and scotland have been very polarised and that he has played a part in that, he said he shouted put—downs in the chamber, he's heckled from a sedentary position — one presumes that means whilst watching television— he's heckled politicians, but he said, whilst acce
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and of course, these two names kate forbes, john swinney , names kate forbes, john swinney, that's all really everyone's been talking about since about five minutes after humza yousaf handedin five minutes after humza yousaf handed in his resignation in front of the nation. now kate forbes, as we know she ran last time and though she came exceedingly close in that second vote system, just behind humza yousaf, she did come second. and, you know, we wonder whether perhaps she's thought, well, if we if she runs again, this time with a character who is as well known and liked within the actual party, you know, would she come in second again? and how would that maybe harm her chances for the next time for i think, after all the discourse this week, it's quite clear that kate forbes is capable women able to be first minister, but obviously she has come to this decision that she is not thinking this is the right time. so in that huge post that she put out, you know, i was listening to just there, we were talking about how different they are, you know, and she is actually come out to say that
and of course, these two names kate forbes, john swinney , names kate forbes, john swinney, that's all really everyone's been talking about since about five minutes after humza yousaf handedin five minutes after humza yousaf handed in his resignation in front of the nation. now kate forbes, as we know she ran last time and though she came exceedingly close in that second vote system, just behind humza yousaf, she did come second. and, you know, we wonder whether perhaps she's thought, well, if...
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just to recap, we now know that john swinney, - events of today. just to recap, we now know that john swinney, the | now know thatjohn swinney, the veteran politician here in scotland, is now the new leader of the scottish national party. we are expecting to hear from scottish national party. we are expecting to hearfrom him scottish national party. we are expecting to hear from him very shortly. in terms of the events of today, there was a deadline for the snp leadership nominations. that closed at midday. a short time later it was announced thatjohn swinney was the only candidate to replace humza yousaf, who resigned last monday after just 13 months humza yousaf, who resigned last monday afterjust 13 months in charge. it now means thatjohn swinney can seek scottish parliament approval to become scotland in's first minister. a brief statement from the party shortly after midday today read that the snp's nomination process
just to recap, we now know that john swinney, - events of today. just to recap, we now know that john swinney, the | now know thatjohn swinney, the veteran politician here in scotland, is now the new leader of the scottish national party. we are expecting to hear from scottish national party. we are expecting to hearfrom him scottish national party. we are expecting to hear from him very shortly. in terms of the events of today, there was a deadline for the snp leadership nominations. that...
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whenjohn swinney first led his party, he was in his 30s. hello, there. john swinney. 0h, hello. in opposition, he struggled to break through, despite an occasional sprinkling of stardust. but in the cabinets of alex salmond and nicola sturgeon, he rebuilt his reputation — charming in private, tribal in public. do you take some responsibility, personally, for the polarisation of politics which you have described? i have obviously contributed to that, james, yes, of course i have. and i look at politics today and i think politics is in the worst state i have ever seen it in my lengthy involvement in politics, so i am here to do something about that. the first step of his plan is to persuade msps to elect him as first minister. john swinney has been the heart of the snp leadership for the last 40 years, he's been at the heart of this government for the last 17 years, and this isjust a more of the same kind of approach when our country needs change. john swinney's own campaign slogan was "uniting for independence". - i think the focus has to be - on improving our public services,
whenjohn swinney first led his party, he was in his 30s. hello, there. john swinney. 0h, hello. in opposition, he struggled to break through, despite an occasional sprinkling of stardust. but in the cabinets of alex salmond and nicola sturgeon, he rebuilt his reputation — charming in private, tribal in public. do you take some responsibility, personally, for the polarisation of politics which you have described? i have obviously contributed to that, james, yes, of course i have. and i look at...
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so kill off john swinney. and now why do they think now , 20 years why do they think now, 20 years later, he's going to be any better? because he isn't. he's dull and grey and boring and he's another continuity candidate because he's close to nicola sturgeon and close to humza yousaf yusuf, who stood down, nicknamed hamza useless , down, nicknamed hamza useless, of course, not by the media, but by his own flippin sister. >> well, sean connery get involved this time. >> difficult because he's dead . >> difficult because he's dead. >> difficult because he's dead. >> i thought you might say that from the grave. i couldn't remember the grave from the grave. >> did sean connery die a couple of years ago? >> and i actually, you know, i interviewed him when i was on the times . he interviewed him when i was on the times. he was a really, really nice bloke. oh, i bet. >> well, clearly involved in politics as well. wielding influence. yeah right. moving on. a new report shows that nearly a third of parents admit that t
so kill off john swinney. and now why do they think now , 20 years why do they think now, 20 years later, he's going to be any better? because he isn't. he's dull and grey and boring and he's another continuity candidate because he's close to nicola sturgeon and close to humza yousaf yusuf, who stood down, nicknamed hamza useless , down, nicknamed hamza useless, of course, not by the media, but by his own flippin sister. >> well, sean connery get involved this time. >> difficult...
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john swinney looks set to be the next leader — us. john swinney looks set to be the next leader of _ us. john swinney looks set to be the next leader of the _ us. john swinney looks set to be the next leader of the scottish - us. john swinney looks set to be the next leader of the scottish nationall next leader of the scottish national party and the next first minister of scotland after the —— kate forbes said she would not stand and support him instead. the vacancy. john swinney looks set to be the next leader of the scottish national party — and therefore, the next first minister of scotland — after the woman many thought would be his main rival, fellow msp kate forbes, said she would not stand — and would support him instead. the vacancy arose after humza yousaf resigned, which followed him ending his coalition deal with the scottish greens, and facing votes of no confidence in his leadership, and his government. here's mr swinney, announcing his candidacy earlier today. iam i am stepping forward to bring the snp together
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that is not what you -et. john swinney. that is not what you get i_ john swinney. that is not what you get i make — john swinney. that is not what you get. i make no apology for that. cheering and applause. i have properly answer to many questions _ i have properly answer to many questions. i will take one more. the merauin questions. i will take one more. the merging of— questions. iwill take one more. tue: merging of seats will start negotiations with the uk government for independence. what is under way currently? igrate for independence. what is under way currentl ? ~ :, for independence. what is under way currentl ? ~ . ., , , :, currently? we have a series of -a ers currently? we have a series of papers about _ currently? we have a series of papers about building - currently? we have a series of papers about building a - currently? we have a series of papers about building a new. papers about building a new scotland. we will build on the foundations of that. as we build the strength— foundations of that. as we build the strength of our position in the a
that is not what you -et. john swinney. that is not what you get i_ john swinney. that is not what you get i make — john swinney. that is not what you get. i make no apology for that. cheering and applause. i have properly answer to many questions _ i have properly answer to many questions. i will take one more. the merauin questions. i will take one more. the merging of— questions. iwill take one more. tue: merging of seats will start negotiations with the uk government for independence....
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so, john swinney, think we can see some pictures of john swinneyjust to remind you of what he looks like. he has been a big figure in scottish politics and in the snp for a long time. he is a former deputy and he is also been, well, he has been an snp memberfor a long time but he's also been an msp for a very long time, interim leaderfor the party was in opposition. and now he is taking over thejob. opposition. and now he is taking overthejob. he opposition. and now he is taking over thejob. he has insisted that he will lead from a centre—left position. he says that he will not be a caretaker leader. he will be there on a permanent basis to get there on a permanent basis to get thejob done. this there on a permanent basis to get the job done. this was there on a permanent basis to get thejob done. this was before it was confirmed but now it seems it has been confirmed for dublin to speak to our political correspondent at the financial times newspaper. thank you for coming on the programme. my pleasure. what you make of this, then? ~ ~' ., pleasure. what you make of this, then? ~ ~ ., .
so, john swinney, think we can see some pictures of john swinneyjust to remind you of what he looks like. he has been a big figure in scottish politics and in the snp for a long time. he is a former deputy and he is also been, well, he has been an snp memberfor a long time but he's also been an msp for a very long time, interim leaderfor the party was in opposition. and now he is taking over thejob. opposition. and now he is taking overthejob. he opposition. and now he is taking over thejob. he...
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in the frame, john swinney and kate forbes. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. shortly afterjohn swinney entered the contest, kate forbes said she wouldn�*t stand. technically, the deadline for nominations is at midday and as the only current contender and with the clock running down it was widely expected that john swinney would become the next snp party leader and the country�*s seventh first minister unopposed. that was until last minute twist over the weekend. snp activist graeme mccormick was hoping to launch a challenge for the leadership position. it is thought he collected signatures at a pro—independence match in glasgow at the weekend. but no sooner had the bid launched, it was over. in a statement late last night mr mccormick said he had met the nomination�*s threshold to enter the contest, adding that after a lengthy and fruitful conversation withjohn swinney, they had agreed on the challenges which the snp, the scottish government and people face. he described it as a fresh start t
in the frame, john swinney and kate forbes. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. shortly afterjohn swinney entered the contest, kate forbes said she wouldn�*t stand. technically, the deadline for nominations is at midday and as the only current contender and with the clock running down it was widely expected that john swinney would become the next snp party leader and the country�*s seventh first minister unopposed. that was until last minute twist over the weekend....
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john swinney looks set to become scotland's next first minister after kate forbes says she won't stand for the snp leadership. another day in court for donald trump as prosecutors argue again the former president should be held in contempt. and the great ape just got greater. orangutans are spotted using, the same medicinal plants, as humans. hello, i'm matthew amroliwala, welcome to verified live. president biden speaking the last hour and a tv address after police in los angeles cleared a protest camp at the university of california. joe biden said the rule of law had to be respected by those who opposed the war in gaza. shots being fired. these are the dramatic scenes where officers invite geared to send it on the camp, police fired flares and stun grenades. dozens of students have been detained. demonstrations against the war in gaza are continuing at dozens of universities right across the united states. the president warned there was no place for violence, president warned there was no place forviolence, racism president warned there was no place for violence, racism or hate spee
john swinney looks set to become scotland's next first minister after kate forbes says she won't stand for the snp leadership. another day in court for donald trump as prosecutors argue again the former president should be held in contempt. and the great ape just got greater. orangutans are spotted using, the same medicinal plants, as humans. hello, i'm matthew amroliwala, welcome to verified live. president biden speaking the last hour and a tv address after police in los angeles cleared a...
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john swinney said he did not think that was a problem and he is taking issue with one of the conservatives members actions on that committee. we have also heard
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john swinney looks set to become scotland's next first minister. a former deputy first minister and snp leader, he's announced his intention to succeed humza yousaf. today he received the support of the woman who many thought might challenge him for the top job, kate forbes. she's been offered a �*significant�* role in any new government. james cook, has the latest from edinburgh. please show your appreciation forjohn swinney. the snp is in trouble — divided, distracted and struggling to govern. john swinney says it's time to get a grip and he is the man for the job. i could have stood back and hoped others would sort things out. but i care too much about the future of scotland, and the scottish national party, to walk on by. you've said there you can't walk on by because, essentially, your party's a disunited mess. what specifically is wrong with it? well, the party's not cohesive just now. we are not together, we're not operating as one big unified team. but what i am absolutely certain about is, if the snp gets its act together, it will be
john swinney looks set to become scotland's next first minister. a former deputy first minister and snp leader, he's announced his intention to succeed humza yousaf. today he received the support of the woman who many thought might challenge him for the top job, kate forbes. she's been offered a �*significant�* role in any new government. james cook, has the latest from edinburgh. please show your appreciation forjohn swinney. the snp is in trouble — divided, distracted and struggling to...
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john swinney says it's time to get a grip and he is the man for the job. i could have stood back and hoped others would sort things out. but i care too much about the future of scotland, and the scottish national party, to walk on by. you've said there you can't walk on by because, essentially, your party's a disunited mess. what specifically is wrong with it? well, the party's not cohesive just now. we are not together, we're not operating as one big unified team. but what i am absolutely certain about is, if the snp gets its act together, it will be a formidable force for good in scotland, and a formidable force for success in scotland as well, and that's what i offer. mr swinney is a veteran of scottish politics — an snp member since 1979.
john swinney says it's time to get a grip and he is the man for the job. i could have stood back and hoped others would sort things out. but i care too much about the future of scotland, and the scottish national party, to walk on by. you've said there you can't walk on by because, essentially, your party's a disunited mess. what specifically is wrong with it? well, the party's not cohesive just now. we are not together, we're not operating as one big unified team. but what i am absolutely...
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give us the lowdown on john swinney . us the lowdown on john swinney. who is he. is he as worse as humza yousaf . humza yousaf. >> well, that's yeah, a very leading question , john swinney leading question, john swinney is one of the old guard in the snp, and, we should recall that he has been party leader. before in the period 2000 to 2004, where he presided over three elections, one scottish, one, uk westminster and one european one, and the snp lost ground in all of those. so that gives you some sort of idea of what his next tenure might be like , and next tenure might be like, and how popular is he amongst the voters there? >> stuart ? >> stuart? >> stuart? >> well, that's a difficult one really, because in many ways he's the only option for the snp at the moment, bar, kate forbes, who i think has got the broadest electoral appeal of all the potential snp, leaders, but the party is riven within with all sorts of different , factions sorts of different, factions and, and ideologies , and forbes and, and ideologies, and forbes is effectively being barred , is ef
give us the lowdown on john swinney . us the lowdown on john swinney. who is he. is he as worse as humza yousaf . humza yousaf. >> well, that's yeah, a very leading question , john swinney leading question, john swinney is one of the old guard in the snp, and, we should recall that he has been party leader. before in the period 2000 to 2004, where he presided over three elections, one scottish, one, uk westminster and one european one, and the snp lost ground in all of those. so that...
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and who better as a mentor than john swinney? certainly. and alex salmond's first government way back in two thousand and seven, it was john swinney that was, cabinet secretary for finance. then and indeed, obviously the scotland's financial woes , if scotland's financial woes, if you like, are going to be high up on the agenda now. shona robison, she is the outgoing deputy first minister. she has since tendered her resignation for that role to john swinney, earlier on this afternoon. and kate forbes will take that role . kate forbes will take that role. and it's interesting because john swinney last thursday has his, slogan for his leadership was very much unite for independence. now the independence. now the independence is a whole different conversation, but it's the unity with in the party. and without that is going to be some of his biggest challenges. and certainly kate forbes appointment today is a big step towards that . towards that. >> well, tony, thank you very much for bringing us that live from bute house. sensational news ther
and who better as a mentor than john swinney? certainly. and alex salmond's first government way back in two thousand and seven, it was john swinney that was, cabinet secretary for finance. then and indeed, obviously the scotland's financial woes , if scotland's financial woes, if you like, are going to be high up on the agenda now. shona robison, she is the outgoing deputy first minister. she has since tendered her resignation for that role to john swinney, earlier on this afternoon. and kate...
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john swinney says it's time to get a grip and he is the man for the job. i could have stood back and hoped others would sort things out. but i care too much about the future of scotland, and the scottish national party, to walk on by. you've said there you can't walk on by because, essentially, your party is a disunited mess. what specifically is wrong with it? well, the party is not cohesive just now. we are not together, we are not operating as one big unified team. but what i am absolutely certain about is, if the snp gets its act together, it will be a formidable force for good in scotland and a formidable force for success in scotland as well, and that's what i offer. mr swinney is a veteran of scottish politics — an snp member since 1979. he led the party from 2000 to 2004 and then spent 16 years in the scottish cabinet under both alex salmond and nicola sturgeon. is he really prepared to do it all over again? i am no caretaker. i am no interim leader. i'm offering to lead my party through the westminster elections and to lead us beyond the 2026 el
john swinney says it's time to get a grip and he is the man for the job. i could have stood back and hoped others would sort things out. but i care too much about the future of scotland, and the scottish national party, to walk on by. you've said there you can't walk on by because, essentially, your party is a disunited mess. what specifically is wrong with it? well, the party is not cohesive just now. we are not together, we are not operating as one big unified team. but what i am absolutely...
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john swinney. and of course, we still don't have any definite names in the pot. certainly we're going to have to stay tuned to scotland. and what happens over the next few days until we finally get our candidates . our candidates. >> thank you. tony mcguire live from holyrood . and let's also from holyrood. and let's also speak now to the freelance columnist alastair stewart. alastair, welcome to the show. so the snp survived to fight on another day. the big question now is who will be the successor to humza yousaf ? will it be the to humza yousaf? will it be the continuity candidate in john swinney , or can we expect swinney, or can we expect a surprise? and people in scotland that we've been speaking to over the past few weeks and days, they're crying out for change to get away from this woke agenda of gender identity politics, of hate crime , of net zero. do you hate crime, of net zero. do you think we might see a return to common sense, or can we expect more of the same ? more of the same? >> i
john swinney. and of course, we still don't have any definite names in the pot. certainly we're going to have to stay tuned to scotland. and what happens over the next few days until we finally get our candidates . our candidates. >> thank you. tony mcguire live from holyrood . and let's also from holyrood. and let's also speak now to the freelance columnist alastair stewart. alastair, welcome to the show. so the snp survived to fight on another day. the big question now is who will be...
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that is the latest from john swinney, _ scotland first. that is the latest from john swinney, plenty - scotland first. that is the latest| from john swinney, plenty more scotland first. that is the latest - from john swinney, plenty more on the situation on campaigning in scotland and a little while, that will be so important at this election. let�*s take a moment now to focus on the general election situation in wales. because of boundary changes, the number of seats being contest will drop from 40 to 32. we can speak now to plaid cymru�*s leader at westminster, liz saville roberts. welcome to the programme, a quick question at the top, did this election catch on the hop? filth. question at the top, did this election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been — election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been ready _ election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been ready for _ election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been ready for it, _ election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been ready for it, we - election catch on the hop? 0h, we have been ready fo
that is the latest from john swinney, _ scotland first. that is the latest from john swinney, plenty - scotland first. that is the latest| from john swinney, plenty more scotland first. that is the latest - from john swinney, plenty more on the situation on campaigning in scotland and a little while, that will be so important at this election. let�*s take a moment now to focus on the general election situation in wales. because of boundary changes, the number of seats being contest will drop...
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speaking at a campaign event in dumfries, john swinney said the party would challenge every conservative seat north of the border. the snp are currently the third largest party in westminster — with 43 seats. that compares with the conservative party's 7 seats in scotland. i've got to make sure that i lift the poor fortunes of the snp. we've had a tough time as a party. i've been completely open and candid about it. that's why i'm now the first minister and leader of the snp, because the snp�*s had a tough time. but i've got the party focused on what our core message is and that message for this election is that we've had austerity, brexit and the cost of living crisis inflicted upon scotland. they're all the product of westminster and the tory government. we've got a chance in scotland to remove every tory mp who's inflicted such damage on scotland, by voting for the snp, because we are the principal
speaking at a campaign event in dumfries, john swinney said the party would challenge every conservative seat north of the border. the snp are currently the third largest party in westminster — with 43 seats. that compares with the conservative party's 7 seats in scotland. i've got to make sure that i lift the poor fortunes of the snp. we've had a tough time as a party. i've been completely open and candid about it. that's why i'm now the first minister and leader of the snp, because the...
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swinney announced his intention to stand as the next snp in the leadership race. we'll get the latest from the scotland , and latest from the scotland, and predictions state that britain will be the slowest growing economy in the g7 next year, as we suffer economic downgrade. all of that coming up and course, one more story and after 100 years of talks , a tunnel 100 years of talks, a tunnel that could link europe to africa
swinney announced his intention to stand as the next snp in the leadership race. we'll get the latest from the scotland , and latest from the scotland, and predictions state that britain will be the slowest growing economy in the g7 next year, as we suffer economic downgrade. all of that coming up and course, one more story and after 100 years of talks , a tunnel 100 years of talks, a tunnel that could link europe to africa
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it means in all likelihood john swinney look set to be the next leader of the scottish national party and therefore the next first minister of scotland although of course i should underline that it is not confirmed at the moment. the reason he is in the driving seat is because just a few hours ago he announced that he would stand. let's listen. mi; announced that he would stand. let's listen. g , , announced that he would stand. let's listen. g ,. ,, announced that he would stand. let's listen. g ,. listen. my message is crisp and simle, i listen. my message is crisp and simple. i am — listen. my message is crisp and simple, i am standing - listen. my message is crisp and simple, i am standing to - listen. my message is crisp and simple, i am standing to bringl listen. my message is crisp and i simple, i am standing to bring the snp together, to deliver growth and justice, to deliver the best future for everyone in a modern, dynamic and diverse scotland. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. i invite everyone in the snp and in our country who wants tojoin me i
it means in all likelihood john swinney look set to be the next leader of the scottish national party and therefore the next first minister of scotland although of course i should underline that it is not confirmed at the moment. the reason he is in the driving seat is because just a few hours ago he announced that he would stand. let's listen. mi; announced that he would stand. let's listen. g , , announced that he would stand. let's listen. g ,. ,, announced that he would stand. let's listen....
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john swinney in his statement this morning held out an olive branch to kate forbes. he said that he hoped she would play a significant role in team snp. he said she was intelligent, thoughtful and creative. we know they have been having a lot of chats over the last few days. we can read from that that ifjohn swinney is the only candidate for this position, he will give kate forbes a significant role in his cabinet. she was finance secretary when she lost out to humza yousaf. he loved her role in his cabinet, but it was a significant demotion. she sat on the backbenches for a while. but they have been talking and she has listened to what he had to say this morning and she is convinced by the vision that he is convinced by the vision that he is offering and she has decided that she is not going to go for the top job after all. to india next where the general election is under way. all this week the bbc has been speaking to influential voting blocs. amongst them, more than 18 million new, first—time voters heading to the polls. samira hussain reports. this is really d
john swinney in his statement this morning held out an olive branch to kate forbes. he said that he hoped she would play a significant role in team snp. he said she was intelligent, thoughtful and creative. we know they have been having a lot of chats over the last few days. we can read from that that ifjohn swinney is the only candidate for this position, he will give kate forbes a significant role in his cabinet. she was finance secretary when she lost out to humza yousaf. he loved her role...
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in the frame, john swinney and kate forbes. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. shortly after mr swinney entered the contest, ms forbes said she wouldn't stand. technically, the deadline for nominations is at midday, and as the only current contender and with the clock running down, it was widely expected that john swinney would become the next snp party leader and country's seventh first minister unopposed. that was until a last—minute twist over the weekend. snp activist graeme mccormick was hoping to launch a challenge for the leadership position. it's thought he collected signatures at a pro—independence march in glasgow at the weekend. but no sooner had the bid launched, it was over. in a statement late last night, mr mccormick said he'd met the nominations thresholds to enter the contest, adding that after a lengthy and fruitful conversation withjohn swinney, they had agreed on the challenges which the snp, scottish government and people face. he described it as a fresh start to deliver scotti
in the frame, john swinney and kate forbes. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. shortly after mr swinney entered the contest, ms forbes said she wouldn't stand. technically, the deadline for nominations is at midday, and as the only current contender and with the clock running down, it was widely expected that john swinney would become the next snp party leader and country's seventh first minister unopposed. that was until a last—minute twist over the weekend. snp...
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john ramsay swinney, to be first minister of the scottish government... mr swinney becomes just the seventh first minister since devolution in 1999. do you swear that you will well and truly serve his majesty king charles in the office of first minister of the scottish government? three times he nodded as scotland's seniorjudge administered the oaths of office. and then, with his family looking on, he put pen to parchment, making it all official. please be seated.
john ramsay swinney, to be first minister of the scottish government... mr swinney becomes just the seventh first minister since devolution in 1999. do you swear that you will well and truly serve his majesty king charles in the office of first minister of the scottish government? three times he nodded as scotland's seniorjudge administered the oaths of office. and then, with his family looking on, he put pen to parchment, making it all official. please be seated.
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now, john swinney was asked about this potential challenge today. he said he would respect any democratic process, but did argue that a contest could potentially delay the party from rebuilding. but in terms of what's next, if a contest does happen, it will trigger a leadership battle, which could go on until the end of may. the 27th of may is the cutoff for the snp to choose its next leader. but if there isn't a contest, john swinney could be in the top job in the coming days. it's been a staple of breakfast tables and cafes across france for generations — we are talking about the humble croissant. now bakers in paris are challenging tradition — and addressing climate change — by making the pastry without using butter. our paris correspondent andrew harding has the story. the french, as we know, take their food and all its traditions seriously. almost like a religion. so what to make of this? in a paris bakery, something close to sacrilege. c'est bon. it is a croissant made entirely without butter. like everything else on sale here. the baker
now, john swinney was asked about this potential challenge today. he said he would respect any democratic process, but did argue that a contest could potentially delay the party from rebuilding. but in terms of what's next, if a contest does happen, it will trigger a leadership battle, which could go on until the end of may. the 27th of may is the cutoff for the snp to choose its next leader. but if there isn't a contest, john swinney could be in the top job in the coming days. it's been a...
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john swinney has referenced that. he's talked about there not being as much cohesion within the snp as he would like and he wants to work on party unity. and that's probably part of what lies behind graeme mccormack�*s leadership challenge. now it's time for a look at today's sport with 0lly foster. we've had three games in the premier league on sunday. tottenham's hopes of a top four finish are fading fast after their 11—2 defeat at liverpool. they were 2—0 down at half—time , 4—0 on the hour matk at anfield. goals from mohammed salah, andy robertson, cody gakpo and a top corner screamer from harvey elliott. the win mathematically keeps them in the title race, but it does guarantee that they finish at least third, which is more likely. for spurs, despite a late rally with goals from richarlison and son heung—min, that is their fourth defeat in a row, and they are seven points behind aston villa in fourth. like some really good stuff under pressure to get out and get into the front third. but whenever we g
john swinney has referenced that. he's talked about there not being as much cohesion within the snp as he would like and he wants to work on party unity. and that's probably part of what lies behind graeme mccormack�*s leadership challenge. now it's time for a look at today's sport with 0lly foster. we've had three games in the premier league on sunday. tottenham's hopes of a top four finish are fading fast after their 11—2 defeat at liverpool. they were 2—0 down at half—time , 4—0 on...
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i think if john swinney wants it then john swinney will get it. he's very popular with the snp grassroots. i think it all hinges it could all be over very quickly actually, if kate forbes, who's the other main challenger, if she was to decide not to put her name forward and she's yet to declare, then i think john swinney would get it without a contest, in which case it would all be over very quickly. i mean, he's very experienced. he's been in and around, frontline of scottish politics for many decades, i remember when he was leader before, from 2000 until 2004, before, from 2000 until 2004, before being dumped. he wasn't a very good snp leader then, but that was a very different time. they were in opposition, when they were a bit of a rabble to be honest with you. that was before alex salmond came back and got them back into government. since then he's had, several very high profile jobs in government finance secretary, education secretary deputy first minister, and i think he was looking forward to a quiet life. actually, he moved back to the ba
i think if john swinney wants it then john swinney will get it. he's very popular with the snp grassroots. i think it all hinges it could all be over very quickly actually, if kate forbes, who's the other main challenger, if she was to decide not to put her name forward and she's yet to declare, then i think john swinney would get it without a contest, in which case it would all be over very quickly. i mean, he's very experienced. he's been in and around, frontline of scottish politics for many...
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john ramsay swinney, to be first minister of the scottish government... mr swinney becomes just the seventh first minister since devolution in 1999. do you swear that you will well and truly serve his majesty king charles in the office of first minister of the scottish government? three times he nodded as scotland's seniorjudge administered the oaths of office. and then, with his family looking on, he put pen to parchment, making it all official. please be seated. it is the privilege of my life, and i look forward to dedicating my future to serving the people of scotland as i have done so for so many years, and to do that as first minister. what are your priorities for government? my overriding priority will be to work to eradicate child poverty in scotland. cameras click. the formalities over, the focus has now shifted here to bute house, the official residence of the first minister, wherejohn swinney is appointing his cabinet. the big change — last year's snp leadership contender kate forbes is back in government as deputy first minister is back in go
john ramsay swinney, to be first minister of the scottish government... mr swinney becomes just the seventh first minister since devolution in 1999. do you swear that you will well and truly serve his majesty king charles in the office of first minister of the scottish government? three times he nodded as scotland's seniorjudge administered the oaths of office. and then, with his family looking on, he put pen to parchment, making it all official. please be seated. it is the privilege of my...
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john swinney has referenced that. he has talked about there not been as much cohesion with there not been as much cohesion with the snp as he would like and he wants to work on party unity. but differences of opinion around strategy, and that is probably part of what lies behind graeme mccormack�*s leadership challenge. john swinney did sell the bbc that the snp needs to win more hearts and minds when it comes to independence. thank you for your time. let's return to the middle east. the united nations has warned against an israeli attack on rafah in the gaza strip, saying it risks causing many more deaths. israel has said that even if there is a ceasefire agreement it will be temporary, and that it plans a military assault on rafah to destroy hamas. around 1.4 million people are sheltering in rafah, many of them have been displaced from other parts of gaza. our special correspondent fergal keane reports now on the crisis facing rafah. the story of desperate need told in a single line. stretching on the road to rafa
john swinney has referenced that. he has talked about there not been as much cohesion with there not been as much cohesion with the snp as he would like and he wants to work on party unity. but differences of opinion around strategy, and that is probably part of what lies behind graeme mccormack�*s leadership challenge. john swinney did sell the bbc that the snp needs to win more hearts and minds when it comes to independence. thank you for your time. let's return to the middle east. the...
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the former finance secretary was appointed by new first minister john swinney after opting not to run against him for the snp leadership. she will replace outgoing deputy first minster shona robison. mr swinney is making cabinet appointment at his official residence, bute house, after being sworn in at the court of session. here's that moment. you swear that you will be faithful and bear true allegiance to his majesty king charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. will you now sign the parchments? 0ur scotland correspondent lorna gordon is in edinburgh. hi, so appointments being made. yes, for the last hour _ hi, so appointments being made. yes, for the last hour or _ hi, so appointments being made. yes, for the last hour or so _ hi, so appointments being made. 133 for the last hour or so we have seen various members of the scottish government enter the doors of the bute house that you see behind me and first amongst those to enter was kate forbes john and first amongst those to enter was kate forbesjohn swinney had made clear that his party is not as united as he would lik
the former finance secretary was appointed by new first minister john swinney after opting not to run against him for the snp leadership. she will replace outgoing deputy first minster shona robison. mr swinney is making cabinet appointment at his official residence, bute house, after being sworn in at the court of session. here's that moment. you swear that you will be faithful and bear true allegiance to his majesty king charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. will you now sign...
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now, john swinney was asked about this potential challenge today. he said he would respect any democratic process, but did argue that a contest could potentially delay the party from rebuilding. but in terms of what's next, if a contest does happen, it will trigger a leadership battle, which could go on until the end of may. the 27th of may is the cutoff for the snp to choose its next leader. but if there isn't a contest, john swinney could be in the top job in the coming days. now it's time for a look at the weather with chris fawkes. hello there. we've got some pretty big contrasts in weather to take you through the rest of this afternoon. for parts of the country, it will stay cloudy with a threat of rain — for example, here in southwest england. other places, though, quite a contrast. we'll have bright skies, plenty of sunshine, and it will become warm, particularly in parts of the midlands. the satellite picture tells the story quite nicely, with a beautiful curl of cloud down towards the southwest. that's an area of low pressure. band of rai
now, john swinney was asked about this potential challenge today. he said he would respect any democratic process, but did argue that a contest could potentially delay the party from rebuilding. but in terms of what's next, if a contest does happen, it will trigger a leadership battle, which could go on until the end of may. the 27th of may is the cutoff for the snp to choose its next leader. but if there isn't a contest, john swinney could be in the top job in the coming days. now it's time...
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john swinney has referenced that. he's talked about there not being as much cohesion within the snp as he would like and he wants to to work on party unity, but differences of opinion around strategy. and that's probably part of what lies behind greame mccormick�*s leadership challenge. conditions continue to deteriorate in southern brazilfollowing massive flooding and landslides, with 70,000 residents forced from their homes. the government says at least 66 people have died and another 101 are missing. further rainfall is expected. brazil's president, lula da silva, is paying his second visit to the southern state of rio grande do sul in recent days, to witness firsthand the devastating week—long flooding and landslide. jon donnison reports. much of brazil's most southerly state is under water. roads turned into rivers and more than 25,000 people forced to flee their homes. translation: now, when i'm being rescued, i feel relieved, | but it's terrifying because we saw the water rise in an absurd way. it rose at a
john swinney has referenced that. he's talked about there not being as much cohesion within the snp as he would like and he wants to to work on party unity, but differences of opinion around strategy. and that's probably part of what lies behind greame mccormick�*s leadership challenge. conditions continue to deteriorate in southern brazilfollowing massive flooding and landslides, with 70,000 residents forced from their homes. the government says at least 66 people have died and another 101...
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i do think he has — what john swinney was saying? i do think he has a _ whatjohn swinney was saying? i do think he has a savvy choice for the snp now — think he has a savvy choice for the snp now i— think he has a savvy choice for the snp now. i think it was interesting to say— snp now. i think it was interesting to say today to see kate forbes saying — to say today to see kate forbes saying that she would drop out and would _ saying that she would drop out and would serve underjohn swinney, because — would serve underjohn swinney, because the snp is facing a very difficult — because the snp is facing a very difficult time ahead, particularly in the _ difficult time ahead, particularly in the run—up to this general election. _ in the run—up to this general election, so i think anybody who wants— election, so i think anybody who wants to — election, so i think anybody who wants to have a long—term future leading _ wants to have a long—term future leading the snp is probably wise to sit this— leading the snp i
i do think he has — what john swinney was saying? i do think he has a _ whatjohn swinney was saying? i do think he has a savvy choice for the snp now — think he has a savvy choice for the snp now i— think he has a savvy choice for the snp now. i think it was interesting to say— snp now. i think it was interesting to say today to see kate forbes saying — to say today to see kate forbes saying that she would drop out and would _ saying that she would drop out and would serve underjohn...
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. john swinney there he _ -- yesterday's experience. john swinney there he was _ —— yesterday's experience. swinney there he was just —— yesterday's experiencem swinney there he was just announced his intention to stand as scotland's�*s next first minister if there are any other contenders he would be fighting an election against them. let's speak to lorna gordon in edinburgh. just remind us first of all whojohn swinney is. your mac is a vastly experience of the snp, campaigning since he was a teenager and young mackie is now 60 years old and since he was a teenager and young mackie is now 60 years ol- mackie is now 60 years old and he led the snp _ mackie is now 60 years old and he led the snp at — mackie is now 60 years old and he led the snp at one _ mackie is now 60 years old and he led the snp at one point _ mackie is now 60 years old and he led the snp at one point and i mackie is now 60 years old and he led the snp at one point and he i mackie is now 60 years old and he led the snp at one point and he is| led the snp at one point and he is making his pitch to lead it again a
. john swinney there he _ -- yesterday's experience. john swinney there he was _ —— yesterday's experience. swinney there he was just —— yesterday's experiencem swinney there he was just announced his intention to stand as scotland's�*s next first minister if there are any other contenders he would be fighting an election against them. let's speak to lorna gordon in edinburgh. just remind us first of all whojohn swinney is. your mac is a vastly experience of the snp, campaigning since...