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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