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Swinney's Radical Reform Plan | Belfast News

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Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney is set to unveil a bold, sweeping plan for public service reform — calling it a “Parliament of radical change” — aimed at transforming how services are delivered across the country to better serve every citizen. Facing a looming £5 billion budget shortfall, Swinney insists this restructuring is essential for Scotland’s future, with success hinging on meticulous implementation. He’s also tying economic opportunity to his party’s election mandate, while navigating the political reality that his SNP doesn’t hold a majority — forcing him to build cross-party coalitions. When Parliament reconvenes, all eyes will be on his Programme for Government, promising not just change, but collaboration to make it happen.

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