Forbes gets deputy as new FM Swinney reveals Cabinet

Opposition parties say it will mean continued chaos at the heart of government.

At Bute House, newly sworn in First Minister John Swinney spent the afternoon putting together his top team as he tries to unite his party.

As promised, a big promotion for Kate Forbes – she’s now deputy first minister and will also take on the economy brief.

The former deputy, Shona Robison, offered to step aside but remains as finance secretary.

It is the only change to the Cabinet formed under Humza Yousaf.

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