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Humza Yousaf announces new Cabinet with Michael Matheson handed responsibility for 'NHS recovery'

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Humza Yousaf has today announced his Cabinet top team including a new role focused on Health and NHS Recovery.The new First Minister, who was formally sworn into office today, has kept faith several ministers who previously served under Nicola Sturgeon.Michael Matheson, whose previous portfolio was Net Zero and Transport, has now been named as Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care.The Falkirk West MSP will now come under pressure to bring down the huge waiting times faces by patients across Scotland.Yousaf has also handed the Finance brief to Shona Robison, who will also serve as Deputy First Minister.

She will be responsible for delivering the Scottish Government's annual Budget.Jenny Gilruth has been promoted to Cabinet for the first time as Education Secretary after previously serving as the junior minister for transport.Màiri McAllan also joins Cabinet for the first time and takes over Matheson's old job as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition.Neil Gray, who served as Yousaf's leadership campaign manager, joins Cabinet for the first time as Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy.Mairi Gougeon remains Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, while Angus Robertson remains Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture.Shirley-Anne Somerville becomes Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, while Angela Constance returns to Cabinet as the new Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home AffairsParliament will be asked to approve the new Ministerial appointments on Thursday.Yousaf said: "The Cabinet team I have unveiled reflects the priorities that we will pursue as a government – including tackling child poverty, improving public services

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