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Douglas Ross and Willie Rennie set to challenge Nicola Sturgeon for First Minister role

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SNP leader in a special session later today. Nicola Sturgeon will be sworn in as First Minister, however Rennie says it "should not just be an SNP cakewalk".

Any elected member of the parliament can put their name forward for the top role however they must have the support of at least one other MSP.It's not the first time Rennie has challenged Nicola Sturgeon after he put his name forward for the role back in 2016.

He was defeated by 63 votes to five.The Tories, Scottish Labour and the Green party abstained the vote with the Lib Dems choosing their leader.Announcing his challenge, Willie Rennie said: "Just like in 2016 I am putting my name forward once again because in a parliament of minorities it is important there is a challenge."I'll be.

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