Almost everything shows he grasps the wish for more effective government by sensible politicians. He emphasizes cross-party cooperation and fresh leadership, but faces challenges from opposition parties over Scotland's problems.
Mr Swinney, with a long SNP tenure, is seen as embodying continuity rather than freshness. He faces criticism over educational decline and teacher shortages, blaming external factors but struggles to address charges.
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