You are hearing from me this week as your MP and regular columnist, David Duguid, is currently in hospital. I am sure you will all want to join me in wishing David a speedy recovery.
Swinney was the only nominee after he persuaded former Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to join his team rather than challenge him, in a move billed a 'stitch-up' by opponents.
SNP ministers were last night accused of letting down vulnerable youngsters in Scotland by failing to implement the recommendations of a landmark report into gender identity services.