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John Swinney Carries Out Mini Reshuffle of His Top Ministerial Team

  • John Swinney has appointed Mairi McAllan as Housing Cabinet Secretary following her maternity leave, marking a minor reshuffle in the Scottish cabinet.
  • The SNP Government is under pressure due to intense criticism regarding housing shortages and rising homelessness, as reported by multiple sources.
  • Following the recent by-election loss, senior SNP figures have discussed Swinney's leadership and the need for a new independence strategy.
  • Concerns grow about Swinney's focus on independence, with party insiders suggesting apathy may decrease pro-independence voter turnout if not addressed.
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The NationalThe National
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Wee Ginger Dug: John Swinney needs to rethink his strategy over Scottish independence

There are rumblings of discontent within the SNP following the party's defeat in the recent Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse by-election ...

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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World NewsWorld News
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Swinney promotes ‘rising star’ McAllan in cabinet reshuffle

The first minister

·United States
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Spectator UKSpectator UK
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Swinney stages reshuffle amid SNP infighting

It’s a busy day in politics and the SNP is keen not to be left out of the action. The Scottish cabinet has undergone a reshuffle.

·London, United Kingdom
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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
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John Swinney carries out mini reshuffle of his top ministerial team

The First Minister made the new appointments less than a week after the SNP suffered a by-election defeat

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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scottishdailyexpressscottishdailyexpress
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Desperate John Swinney shuffles his Ministers in bid to stave off Nat rebels

The First Minister has cut down his government from 27 to 24 as he has created a Housing Secretary post for Mairi McAllan who he is positioning as his successor.

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Daily RecordDaily Record
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Mairi McAllan appointed as Housing Cabinet Secretary by John Swinney after reshuffle

Swinney has elevated housing to cabinet status and given the job to one of his top allies.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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