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 said he understood why the SNP lost.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Scotland’s current leader, First Minister John Swinney, is trying to shore up confidence in the SNP.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Echoing O'Neill's message, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said: "Taking frustration at the evil actions of a person out on those who had no part in it is utterly wrong."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Earlier on Thursday, First Minister John Swinney dismissed calls for a Holyrood inquiry into the case during FMQs on Thursday, but said he was "appalled" by Murrell's conduct.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
There wanted but one touch to complete the picture, and it was supplied by the noble lord, the First Minister.
From Selected Speeches on British Foreign Policy 1738-1914 by Jones, Edgar R. (Edgar Rees), Sir
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