Event Brief
SNP wins again as John Swinney returns as first minister
Filed: May 09, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: John Swinney is set to return as Scotland’s first minister after the SNP won a fifth election victory at Holyrood.
WHO: John Swinney
WHAT: The SNP secured a fifth Scottish election victory, leading to Swinney’s return as first minister.
WHEN: May 09, 2026 at 3:41 AM ET
WHERE: Holyrood, Scotland
WHY: It follows the SNP’s election victory at Holyrood.
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