- John 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.
- Swinney reiterated his commitment to pursuing a second independence referendum, despite the SNP not achieving an overall majority in the recent Holyrood election.
- He highlighted that the election returned the "largest ever" number of pro-independence MSPs, including 15 Scottish Greens, providing a mandate for a future independence vote.
- Swinney also stressed his willingness to collaborate with other parties in Parliament to implement policies that will improve the lives of people in Scotland.
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