The new First Minsiter missing the chance to show he is a candidate for change may offer Labour an opportunity, says Record View.
But there was very little new about it apart from a return to government for Kate Forbes. Every other minister was retained and keeps the same job as they did under Humza Yousaf.
If you look at almost any area of Scottish life - schools, hospitals, trains, roads - there’s a widespread perception that major improvements are required. But in attempting to keep senior members of his own party onside, Swinney has missed a chance to present himself as the real change candidate to the electorate.
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