He will presumably go back to focusing on his post asĭeputy leader of the SNP, with big changes in the offing at party HQ.Neil Gray was appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy in March 2023. Keith Brown is out as justice secretary, two years after There are one or two glaring absences though. Newbie Jenny Gilruth, the former teacher who must now attempt to close theĪttainment gap – a task which eluded a succession of education secretaries Several government posts – and a fresher face in Neil Gray, who takes on theĪngela Constance and Michael Matheson both know their wayĪround government, and have been handed two of the trickier jobs in justice andīut perhaps the stiffest task has been reserved for cabinet Portfolio between his deputy Shona Robison – an MSP since 1999 and a veteran of This is underlined by the way he has split the finance Humza Yousaf has opted for a balance of youth and experience Shirley-Anne Somerville becomes cabinet secretary for social justice.Angus Robertson is still the secretary for the constitution, external affairs and culture.Mairi Gougeon remains the rural affairs secretary.The SNP's deputy leader, Keith Brown, has been replaced by Angela Constance as the country's justice secretary Neil Gray, who led Mr Yousaf's SNP leadership campaign, also joins the cabinet after being given responsibility for the wellbeing economy, fair work and energy briefsĪnother cabinet newcomer, Mairi McAllan, will be the net zero and just transition secretary at the age of just 30įormer transport minister Jenny Gilruth will join the full cabinet for the first time as education secretary.Other key appointments include Michael Matheson taking over from Mr Yousaf as health secretary Humza Yousaf said Ms Robison would be given the finance brief as well as serving as his deputy first minister Shona Robison is to replace Kate Forbes as Scotland's finance secretary.Now if you're just joining us here's a recap of the headlines: Humza Yousaf has unveiled his new cabinet team, after being formally sworn as first minister in a brief ceremony at the Court of Session. However, a reshuffle after the 2021 Scottish election saw her rejoin the cabinet, this time taking on responsibility for social justice, housing and local government. When Ms Sturgeon succeeded Alex Salmond as first minister in 2014, she made her friend and ally the health secretary.īut Ms Robison said that role had been "at times very challenging" when she quit the cabinet in June 2018. Robison is also a close friend and ally of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon. The MSP for Dundee City East has been part of the Scottish Parliament since it was established, having represented the North East of Scotland region for the SNP between 19, before winning her constituency seat. Shona Robison has been appointed not just deputy first minister but she also takes on the crucial role of finance secretary. PA Media Copyright: PA Media Ms Robison will be responsible for drawing up the annual Scottish budget in her new role as finance secretary Image caption: Ms Robison will be responsible for drawing up the annual Scottish budget in her new role as finance secretary Earlier, Yousaf was formally sworn in as Scotland's first minister at the Court of Session in Edinburgh ahead of turning to the task of choosing his cabinet.Opposition parties say that the line-up is "more of the same" with a continued obsession with independence.Keith Brown who was justice secretary is gone and Angus Robertson retains his constitution and culture brief.Forbes finished second in the SNP leadership race and rejected the rural portfolio which she had been offered.Yousaf said: "I have committed myself to a radical, ambitious and progressive policy agenda for Scotland – and I know that this team is the right one to deliver it.".Key appointees in the cabinet of three men and six women include Michael Matheson at health Jenny Gilruth at education and Angela Constance taking on justice and home affairs.New Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf gives his deputy Shona Robison the job of Finance Secretary - the post which had been held by his leadership rival Kate Forbes.
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