Scottish government appoints new housing minister

By Daniel Gayne2025-06-12T11:08:00

Source: Scottish Government / Flickr

Paul McLennan steps back to focus on health

Scotland’s first minister John Swinney has announced the appointment of a new housing secretary in a shake-up of his cabinet.

Paul McLennan, who had previously held the role, has been replaced with immediate effect by Màiri McAllan, who returns to government after maternity leave.

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