The new First Minister said the SNP will work to build a ‘modern, diverse, dynamic Scotland’.
The SNP is beginning a “new chapter” with hope and optimism at its heart, First Minister John Swinney has said.
SNP leader Mr Swinney is joining Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart and party activists in Perth on Saturday to campaign locally. “Even with the limited powers of devolution, SNP policies have been transforming lives across our country and my SNP government will continue that work to make a real difference to the lives of people in Scotland.
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