Jenny Gilruth is appointed as Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, moving from her role as a Scottish Government minister to John Swinney’s second-in-command. The reports describe Gilruth as an MSP with a decade of experience and note that she has served as a Government minister for the past six years. They also highlight her background as a former teacher. Coverage presents the promotion as a major personal milestone, with Gilruth describing it as the greatest honour of her life. The articles position the appointment within the context of Swinney’s leadership, indicating that Gilruth will take on a senior role in the Scottish Government as Deputy First Minister. While the sources agree on the core facts of the appointment and Gilruth’s experience, they focus primarily on her reaction and career history rather than providing detailed policy implications. Overall, the reporting confirms Gilruth’s new post and her tenure as an MSP and minister, framing the change as a progression in her public service career under the current First Minister.