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Kate Forbes MSP chats with media after John Swinney becomes the new First Minister of Scotland
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07/05/2024
Kate Forbes MSP chats with media after John Swinney becomes the new First Minister of Scotland
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- --was election as First Minister
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was to shake the hands of the opposition parties.
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And he has said that he wants to strike a more consensual note
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in our politics.
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And I have full faith that that isn't just words.
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He absolutely means what he says.
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Thanks very much.
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- Can I ask you just very quickly, just very, very quick.
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Hello.
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- Hello.
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- Are you looking forward to a big role in government?
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- Well, my delight this afternoon
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has been, of course, to ensure that John Swinney has
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the big role in government as First Minister.
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And I was delighted to vote for him this afternoon.
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Obviously, it's every First Minister's choice
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and decision who will serve alongside him in cabinet.
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That's for him to make.
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And I imagine it'll be the next thing on his to-do list.
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So that question may be better put to him rather than to me.
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Thanks very much.
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