A first minister is any of a variety of leaders of government cabinets. The term literally has the same meaning as "prime minister" but is typically chosen to distinguish the office-holder from a …

Members of the Scottish Cabinet and junior ministers of the Scottish Government are appointed by the first minister. The first minister is directly accountable to the Scottish Parliament for their …

May 8, 2024 · SNP leader John Swinney has been sworn in as the seventh first minister of Scotland. He was confirmed in the role during a brief, formal ceremony at the Court of Session …

The oldest first minister, François Legault of Quebec, is 67; the youngest first minister, P.J. Akeeagok of Nunavut, is 40. Of the current first ministers, two ( Danielle Smith of Alberta and …

Jan 20, 2025 · Humza Yousaf (born April 7, 1985, Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish politician who in 2023 became the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the sixth first minister of …

Apr 29, 2024 · Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned. It triggers a leadership contest as the governing Scottish National Party seeks to heal internal divisions and …

1 day ago · VADUZ, Liechtenstein (AP) — Liechtenstein is on course to get its first female prime minister after her conservative party won an election in the tiny Alpine principality. Brigitte …

May 7, 2024 · John Swinney will become only the seventh first minister of Scotland in Holyrood’s 25 year history. After Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf, he’s the fourth FM …

4 days ago · As head of the Scottish Government, the First Minister is responsible for the overall development, implementation and presentation of the administration's policies and for …

Learn how the First Minister for Scotland leads the Scottish Government, sets its priorities, selects ministers, chairs the Scottish cabinet, nominates judicial appointments, and represents ...