Swinney government | |
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 12th Government of Scotland | |
.jpg) Swinney's cabinet outside Bute House, 2024 | |
| Date formed | 8 May 2024 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| First Minister | John Swinney |
| Deputy First Minister | Kate Forbes |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | Minority 62 / 129 (48%) |
| Opposition cabinet | Opposition Parties |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader | Douglas Ross (until September 2024) Russell Findlay (September 2024–present) |
| History | |
| Legislature term | 6th Scottish Parliament |
| Predecessor | Second Yousaf government |
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Leader of the Scottish National Party Incumbent Cabinet positions (2007–2023)
First Minister of Scotland (2024–present)
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John Swinney formed the Swinney government on 8 May 2024, following his appointment as first minister of Scotland at the Court of Session.[1]