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John Swinney to make statement on SNP leadership election
The North Wales Chronicle· 37 minutes agoThe Perthshire North MSP, who served as Nicola Sturgeon’s deputy for almost nine years, announced late last night that he was preparing to make a statement ...
John Swinney to launch SNP leadership bid in Edinburgh to succeed Humza Yousaf
Daily Record via Yahoo News UK· 2 hours agoIt is understood Swinney is not in favour of a contest and would be willing to offer Forbes a Cabinet post in return for not standing. Former leader Nicola Sturgeon ...
JOHN MACLEOD: Religious belief was no bar to Humza taking great office
Daily Mail· 3 hours agoThat the whole trans thing was death in the pot. And, above all, that continuity would not cut it....
So do ANY of them want SNP's poisoned chalice?
Daily Mail· 3 hours ago...self-interest’ and demanded an early election; ■ The SNP has said it will run a short leadership campaign if there is a contest, with Mr Yousaf’s...
Forbes and Swinney in private talks as SNP seeks replacement for Yousaf | BreakingNews.ie
BreakingNews.ie· 4 hours agoThe two MSPs thought to be in the running to replace Humza Yousaf held private talks on Tuesday, it...
Analysis: Will SNP pick yesterday’s man to fight the battles of tomorrow?
The Herald· 6 hours agoJohn Swinney returned to the political fray this week emerging as the politician preferred by many senior figures in the party to succeed Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and First Minister. The party's ...
Scottish government survives no confidence vote | ITV News
ITV.com· 6 hours agoThe Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence tabled after the collapse of a powersharing deal between the SNP and the Scottish Greens. Put forward by Scottish Labour leader Anas ...
Scottish government survives confidence vote
Al Jazeera· 7 hours agoThe Scottish government has survived a confidence vote, giving the Scottish National Party (SNP) a chance to pick a new leader to replace outgoing First...
Kate Forbes supporter comments spook John Swinney camp as SNP leadership talks held
The Courier· 7 hours agoTalks between the two SNP politicians considering a leadership bid were made more “challenging” by...
Swinney and Forbes hold 'secret talks' as First Minister pleads for unity
The Herald· 8 hours agoAn insider told the paper that during the discussions, former finance secretary Ms Forbes did “not rule out” a deal where she takes a top job in a government led by Mr Swinney. Neither of the ...