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Mairi Gougeon to remain as Rural Affairs Secretary despite Cabinet reshuffle

Mairi Gougeon has served as Rural Affairs Secretary since May 2021

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Mairi Gougeon will remain as Rural Affairs Secretary under new Scottish First Minister John Swinney.
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Mairi Gougeon will remain as Rural Affairs Secretary under new Scottish First Minister John Swinney.

New Scottish First Minister John Swinney has confirmed Mairi Gougeon will remain as Rural Affairs Secretary as he announced his first Cabinet to lead Scotland. Mr Swinney had held meetings with his...

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