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First Minister

@ScotGovFM

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Edinburgh

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Joined December 2011

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Jul 13
We are working to make life easier and better for the people of Scotland. Here’s what we’ve done in our first 50 days of government.
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Jul 1
First Minister @JohnSwinney was received in audience by His Majesty King Charles III at the Palace of Holyroodhouse yesterday.
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Jul 1
First Minister @JohnSwinney marked the arrival of the King’s Baton Relay to Scotland ahead of the #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames with swimmer Duncan Scott. @scotgov is supporting free events to bring communities together during the relay. Find out more: teamscotland.scot/duncan-scott-l…
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Jun 29
Glasgow’s first GP walk-in service has been opened by First Minister @JohnSwinney. Available to 45,000 patients, the service will make it easier for people to get urgent, same-day care without an appointment. ➡️ ow.ly/2XAO50Zibfy
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Jun 27
First Minister @JohnSwinney has attended the State Opening of the Scottish Parliament by His Majesty King Charles III. During his address to @ScotParl, the First Minister called for a new politics of cooperation and renewal.
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Jun 24
Scotland remains the UK’s top destination outside of London for foreign direct investment projects. First Minister @JohnSwinney welcomed the news on a visit to Guala Closures, a global leader in premium bottle closures. Find out more: gov.scot/news/swinney-h…
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Jun 25
Scotland is proud of the national men’s team's incredible achievement of reaching the World Cup finals, First Minister @JohnSwinney has said. He added that the country stands united behind the team as they wait to find out if they have qualified for the knockout round.
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Jun 25
Scotland is proud of the national men’s team's incredible achievement of reaching the World Cup finals, First Minister @JohnSwinney has said. He added that the country stands united behind the team as they wait to find out if they have qualified for the knockout round.
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Jun 24
Scotland’s men’s team can “make history by reaching the knockout stages” of the World Cup, First Minister @JohnSwinney has said. He said Scotland fans “have captured the imagination of millions” as he urged the team to “make themselves legends” tonight against Brazil.
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Jun 24
We are helping families with the cost of living and working to ensure all young people are supported to realise their potential. First Minister @JohnSwinney met with Lasswade High School pupils and discussed their ideas to reduce the cost of the school day.
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Jun 23
Scotland has been named the UK's top destination for foreign direct investment outside London for the 11th consecutive year by EY. First Minister @JohnSwinney marked the news on a visit to Guala Closures' new factory in Gartcosh. Read more ➡️ gov.scot/news/swinney-h…
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Jun 22
Scotland stands in solidarity with the Muslim community following the recent attacks in Edinburgh. First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Broomhouse and Annandale Mosques to meet those affected. gov.scot/news/fm-scotla…
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Jun 21
First Minister @JohnSwinney has been briefed by @PoliceScotland following the attacks in Edinburgh on Friday. The @scotgov will continue to stand united against all forms of violence, division and prejudice.
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Jun 19
First Minister @JohnSwinney and the rest of Scotland are right behind the national men's team as they take on Morocco tonight at the World Cup. The side recently celebrated their first victory at a World Cup tournament since 1990, defeating Haiti in their opening group match.