John Swinney is formally elected as Scotland’s First Minister by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). Multiple outlets report that the SNP leader is expected to be chosen at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, following the election process conducted by MSPs. After the formal vote, reporting indicates he is sworn in again as First Minister on Wednesday. Across the coverage, there is emphasis on Swinney’s appointment being carried out through the Parliament’s established procedures, moving from election by MSPs to the subsequent swearing-in ceremony. One outlet describes the role as the “greatest privilege” of Swinney’s life, but the overall reporting remains focused on the timeline and official steps in taking up the post. The sources agree on the key sequence: MSPs elect Swinney as First Minister, and he is then sworn in again the following day.