First Minister

British

noun

the chief minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly
the chief minister of the Scottish Government

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Organisers even nearly persuaded Nicola Sturgeon, then Scotland's First Minister, to spin some records, but a scheduling conflict caused the plan to fall through.

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However the duo could not land Scotland's then first minister, though came closer to pulling it off than might be expected.

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The Scottish government's independent advisers have now notified First Minister John Swinney that they wish to launch an investigation into Constance.

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Opponents initially called for Constance to stand down, then for Swinney to sack her – however the first minister backed his colleague.

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A team of three independent advisers are appointed by the first minister to provide guidance on the code set out for ministers.

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