The Scotsman cartoon: Nicola Sturgeon’s new era

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has been officially sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister, making her the fifth person to hold the top job.

Illustration: Iain Green

The First Minister signalled that she favoured a more consensual approach to government at First Minister’s Questions yesterday.

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