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Can John Swinney turn it around for the SNP?

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John Swinney, newly inaugurated First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the SNP, has been in the job for a week. What have we learnt since he took up the job, and can he turn things around for the party in time for a general election? 

James Heale speaks to Lucy Dunn and Fergus Mutch, former SNP adviser.

Produced by Megan McElroy.

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