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
Example Sentences
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First Minister John Swinney described the building as "an iconic landmark" and a "prized part of Edinburgh's identity and heritage".
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
In 2020, Succession star Brian Cox appealed to then First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after the theatre failed to secure emergency funding during the Covid pandemic.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
First Minister John Swinney called it an "absolutely appalling case", and said her family would be supported by the Scottish government and the FCDO.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Before the police major incident was declared, First Minister John Swinney told BBC Scotland News he was keeping the fire "under very close review" and was speaking to the fire service as things develop.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
From this moment dates that intimate connection between the Duke of Wellington and the present First Minister, which has exercised a considerable influence over the career of individuals and the course of affairs.
From Coningsby by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
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