SNP’s John Swinney becomes favourite to replace Humza Yousaf
Former deputy first minister John Swinney told reporters he is considering carefully whether he should run to become the next SNP leader.
Former deputy first minister John Swinney told reporters he is considering carefully whether he should run to become the next SNP leader.
The embattled SNP leader was under intense pressure since he shocked parliament by ditching the Green party from his coalition government.
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Allies of the education secretary are one group taking the temperature as Humza Yousaf mulls future ahead of confidence vote in Holyrood, the P&J understands.
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Many within the SNP were puzzled why the agreement, which gave the Scottish Greens two ministerial jobs, was established in the first place.