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    The first minister of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: prìomh mhinistear na h-Alba, [ˈpʰrʲiəv ˈvinɪʃtʲɛr nə ˈhal̪ˠapə], formally known as the First Minister and...
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    The first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland, leader of the Scottish Government and keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland. The first...
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    deputy first minister of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Leas-Phrìomh Mhinistear na h-Alba) is the second highest minister in the executive branch of the Scottish...
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  • governments of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, or of a dependent territory. In Canada, a first minister is any of the Canadian first ministers of the Crown...
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    The Scottish Parliament can legislate on any matter that is not reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Ministers are appointed by the first minister...
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    post of first minister of Scotland. The office holder is the keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, the seal used by the sitting monarch to sign acts of the...
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    the first minister of Scotland upon the establishment of a new Scottish Executive, since renamed the Scottish Government, and a new devolved Scottish Parliament...
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    Scotland (Scots: Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's...
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    October 2024) was a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014. A prominent figure in the Scottish nationalist movement...
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  • Deputy First Minister can refer to: Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister of Scotland Deputy First Minister of Wales Deputy...
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    the first minister of Scotland, the head of government in a multi-party system. The judiciary of Scotland, dealing with Scots law, is independent of the...
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    A list of first ministers of the Scotland and the educational institutions they attended. As of January 2024, every first minister has been university-educated...
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    Scottish independence (Scottish Gaelic: Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba; Scots: Scots unthirldom) is the idea of Scotland regaining its independence and once...
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    The first minister of Wales (Welsh: Prif Weinidog Cymru) is the leader of the Welsh Government and keeper of the Welsh Seal. The first minister chairs...
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    holders of the offices of prime minister of the United Kingdom, first minister of Scotland, first minister of Wales, first and deputy first minister of Northern...
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    The first minister and deputy first minister of Northern Ireland are the joint heads of government of Northern Ireland, leading the Northern Ireland Executive...
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    Sturgeon (born 19 July 1970) is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 2014...
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    The Great Seal of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Seala Mòr na h-Alba) is a seal used by the first minister of Scotland to seal letters patent signed by the...
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    John Swinney (category Deputy first ministers of Scotland)
    1964) is a Scottish politician who has served as First Minister of Scotland since May 2024. Swinney has served as Leader of the Scottish National Party...
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    the First Minister of Scotland. The post was officially created on 7 April 1934 with the foundation of the SNP. The role was titled Chairman of the Scottish...
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    Bute House (category 19th century in Scotland)
    Bute House (Gaelic: Taigh Bhòid) is the official residence of the first minister of Scotland located within Charlotte Square in Edinburgh. Located at 6...
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    2000) was a Scottish statesman and politician who served as the inaugural first minister of Scotland and leader of the Labour Party in Scotland from 1999...
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  • from the year 2024 in Scotland. First Minister Humza Yousaf (until 7 May 2024 ) John Swinney (starting 8 May 2024) Secretary of State: Alister Jack (until...
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    Swinney government (category 2024 establishments in Scotland)
    first minister of Scotland at the Court of Session. On 29 April 2024, Humza Yousaf announced his intention to resign the leadership of the Scottish National...
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  • (2001–2007) Deputy First Minister of Scotland Jim Wallace (1999–2005) First Minister of Wales Rhodri Morgan (2000–2009) Deputy First Minister of Wales Michael...
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    Humza Yousaf (category First ministers of Scotland)
    ˈjuːsəf/; born 7 April 1985) is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from March...
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    deputy first minister of Scotland from 1999 to 2005, and during that time he served twice as acting first minister, in 2000, in the aftermath of Donald...
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    appointment of the Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland. Scottish Parliament Scottish Government "MSP salaries". parliament.scot. The Scottish Parliament...
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  • has divided the party. On 29 March 2023, Yousaf was appointed First Minister of Scotland. On 18 April, his government published its policy prospectus titled...
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  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (2004–2007) First Minister of Scotland Jack McConnell (2001–2007) Deputy First Minister of Scotland Jim Wallace...
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