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Politics Show: How Cabinet 'reshuffles' really work

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Natalie, David and Nicola Sturgeon's ex-chief of staff Liz Lloyd discuss John Swinney’s cabinet appointments, including promotions for Ivan McKee and Jenny Gilruth (pictured), and a trio upcoming Westminster by-elections.

And Liz gives us an insider's view on how reshuffles really work.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart.

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Published on Thursday, 21st May 2026.

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