Scottish First Minister John Swinney appoints Emma Gilruth as Deputy First Minister during a wider reshuffle of the Scottish top team. Multiple outlets report that Gilruth is selected as part of the new Scottish Cabinet being put in place by Swinney. The coverage frames the change as both an appointment to the deputy role and part of a broader reorganisation of ministerial positions at the top of government. The reports describe the move as occurring alongside the formation of Swinney’s updated Cabinet, indicating that several senior posts are adjusted as part of the reshuffle. While the sources provided do not set out detailed policy changes or comprehensive lists of all cabinet appointments, they consistently state the central points: Gilruth is appointed Deputy First Minister, and Swinney is making the decision as part of a cabinet renewal. The articles present the appointment as an administrative and leadership transition within the Scottish Government rather than as a response to a specific event.