Who is John Swinney? The SNP veteran tipped for the top job
The longest-serving deputy first minister has said he is ‘actively considering’ running for SNP leader.
news.stv.tvHere’s a concise update based on the latest widely reported developments:
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The longest-serving deputy first minister has said he is ‘actively considering’ running for SNP leader.
news.stv.tvJohn Swinney is now on track to become Scotland's seventh first minister as early as Tuesday.
news.sky.comJohn Swinney wins Holyrood vote to be Scotland's first minister
www.bbc.co.ukScotland's seventh First Minister has been voted through by MSPs at the Scottish Parliament.
news.stv.tvFollowing his victory in the SNP leadership race on Monday, Mr Swinney faced a vote at the Scottish parliament to confirm him as Humza Yousaf's successor.
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