Social Democrat leader looks set to be new Swedish PM after deal with Left Party

24/11/2021 7:08

        Social Democrat party leader Magdalena Andersson looks set to become Sweden's first female prime minister after the government and the Left Party reached a deal that will see the former communists back her in a confirmation vote in parliament.
        
        The confirmation vote will be held on Wedesday.
        
        Andersson took over as leader of the Social Democrats from outgoing prime minister Stefan Lofven earlier this month, but needs support from outside the ruling minority coalition with the Greens to be confirmed as his successor.
        
        Left Party leader Nooshi Dadogostar said she had agreed to back Andersson as PM and the government's budget - which parliament will vote on later on Wednesday - after reaching a deal on higher pensions and health insurance.