Scottish first minister names new cabinet

First minister, John Swinney, has announced a new Scottish cabinet.

The cabinet of eleven, comprises:

• Kate Forbes as deputy first minister, with the economy portfolio and responsibility for Gaelic;

• Shona Robison remaining in the cabinet with responsibility for finance and local government;

• Jenny Gilruth remaining as cabinet secretary for education and skills;

• Angela Constance remaining as cabinet secretary for justice and home affairs;

• Màiri McAllan remaining in the cabinet with responsibility for net zero and energy;

• Fiona Hyslop remaining as cabinet secretary for transport;

• Neil Gray remaining as cabinet secretary for health and social care;

• Shirley-Anne Somerville remaining as cabinet secretary for social justice;

• Angus Robertson remaining as cabinet secretary for constitution, external affairs and culture; and

• Mairi Gougeon remaining as cabinet secretary for rural affairs, land reform and islands.