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The Scottish Parliament votes to elect John Swinney as First Minister of Scotland with 64 votes in favour and seven abstentions from the Scottish Greens.
2024-05-7

The Scottish National Party administration survives the vote of no confidence earlier this week, prompting the party to seek a replacement for outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf.
2024-05-1

Ahead of a planned vote of no confidence, Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf announces that he will resign from office.
2024-04-29

The Scottish National Party's coalition in the Scottish government with the Scottish Greens collapses as the Scottish National Party withdraws, although the party announces its intention to continue as a minority government. In response, the Scottish Conservatives call a no confidence vote against First Minister Humza Yousaf.
2024-04-25

The Scottish Parliament votes to elect Scottish National Party leader Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland, becoming the first non-white and first Muslim to hold the position since it was created in 1999.
2023-03-28

Nicola Sturgeon announces that she is resigning as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party once a new leader is elected.
2023-02-15

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon self-isolates after being close contact to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
2021-08-29

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that 11 local authorities, including Glasgow, are to be placed into the highest level of restrictions (Level 4) for three weeks beginning at 6:00 p.m. GMT on November 20. The Level 4 status for the 11 areas will remain in effect "for a limited time".
2020-11-17

Ferry operator DFDS has discontinued their Rosyth – Zeebrugge ferry service. DFDS says it is no longer profitable to operate the route. The change follows a fire aboard the MV "Finlandia Seaways" a day before. The Scottish government seeks urgent talks between DFDS and Transport Secretary Humza Yousaf.
2018-04-23

Nicola Sturgeon becomes Scottish First Minister, after Alex Salmond’s resignation.
2014-11-20