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Analysis: Swinney's pitch focused on winning over Forbes and healing old wounds
The Herald· 1 day agoMr Swinney did pay tribute to former party leader and his late friend Gordon Wilson but among the current crop of SNP politicians all his attention was directed towards a woman who wasn't in ...
SNP veteran John Swinney set to be Scotland’s next leader
Al Jazeera· 1 day agoScottish National Party (SNP) veteran John Swinney has emerged as the clear frontrunner to become Scotland’s next leader after a potential opponent rules herself out of the contest and backs ...
Swinney avoids bruising leadership contest but faces many hurdles
Daily Telegraph· 1 day agoJohn Swinney has managed to avoid a bruising leadership contest in his bid to reclaim the SNP...
SNP leadership: 'There will be a coronation, not a contest' | ITV News
ITV.com· 1 day agoThere will be a coronation, not a contest. Barring a late challenger unexpectedly emerging before...
Forbes: 'I wasn't put under pressure to stand aside in SNP leadership contest'
Scotland Today· 1 day agoNominations for the position do not close until Monday, but her decision could pave the way for...
Scotland’s Governing S.N.P. Looks to a Stalwart After Its Leader Quits
New York Times· 1 day agoMr. Swinney, 60, is a former leader of Mr. Yousaf’s Scottish National Party, and presents himself as...
EXCLUSIVE: John Swinney opens up on tough family talks behind SNP leadership bid
The Courier· 1 day agoJohn Swinney has described the family challenges he had to resolve before deciding to take on the...
Stephen Flynn being lined up for a long term ‘keep Kate out’ strategy in SNP leadership battle
The Independent via Yahoo News UK· 1 day agoAn SNP MP, who is an ally of Mr Yousaf and his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon, said that the plan is...
Kate Forbes dramatically pulls out of SNP leader race as devout Christian hints John Swinney has...
Daily Mail· 1 day agoKate Forbes dramatically pulls out of SNP leader race as devout Christian hints John Swinney has offered her a big job despite clash over gay marriage - with 'Sturgeon apologist' now on track for a coronation as Scotland's new First Minister | Kate
John Swinney 'making personal sacrifice' to become SNP leader
The National via Yahoo News UK· 1 day agoJOHN Swinney has said he is "making a personal sacrifice" to become SNP leader and has had to talk...