First Minister
Britishnoun
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the chief minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly
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the chief minister of the Scottish Government
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Earlier, First Minister Michelle O'Neill confirmed she had received a letter from police investigating protests over the Drumcree parading dispute.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
First Minister Michelle O'Neill was among those who attended the protest.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
First Minister John Swinney unveiled the plan a month ago, saying it would streamline management and free up resources for frontline care.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
First Minister John Swinney, during a visit to the site in Angus, said it would help ensure "benefits of the energy transition are retained in Scotland".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The Kan-wang was the head of the Ti-ping administration, and was called First Minister.
From Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) by Augustus F. Lindley
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