Alyn Smith appointed as Scotland's innovation minister

BBC Scotland Wednesday 02 September 2026, 13:23 UTC 1 min read

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The former MP and MEP has been made minister for innovation, technology and tertiary education following the resignation of Ben Macpherson.

Alyn Smith (PERSON) Scotland (LOCATION) MEP (ORG) Ben Macpherson (PERSON)

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