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Ben Macpherson has stepped down as Scotland’s Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education to prioritize his mental and physical health — a move that signals a major reshuffle ahead. Rejoining government in 2025 after time on the backbenches, Macpherson cited the need for more time to serve his Edinburgh constituency and pursue other political interests. First Minister John Swinney praised his dedication and hopes his well-being improves during this break. With Macpherson’s departure creating a vacancy, the SNP is expected to announce a new minister soon — and the broader government may be gearing up for further changes.

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