What are the challenges ahead for the new First Minister?

Child poverty, the NHS and the cost of living crisis are but a few of the issue on the horizon.

As well as trying to reunite the SNP and reach across the political divide – John Swinney inherits a lengthy to-do list as First Minister.

From clearing the NHS backlog, to resetting relationships with businesses – he won’t have his troubles to seek.

All of that while operating as a minority Government.

STV News looks at the challenges ahead for Scotland’s seventh First Minister.

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