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Swinney appoints ‘experienced’ Alyn Smith as Scottish Government innovation minister

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The Herald54 mins ago

Former SNP MEP and MP Alyn Smith has joined the Scottish Government as the minister for innovation, technology and tertiary education.

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The Scotsman1 hrs ago

Alyn Smith appointed as Scottish higher education minister

The former MP and MEP will take over from Ben Macpherson who stood down from the role last week

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The National Scotland🏁 first to report1 hrs ago

John Swinney appoints new Scottish Government minister after MSP resigns

Alyn Smith, a former MP and MEP who was elected to Holyrood in May, has been named the new Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education. Smith will succeed Ben Macpherson, who stepped down last week in order to “pursue various political passions outwith government". Smith, who is currently suffering a min

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