The new SNP leader is set to be revealed on March 27 following the resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The cabinet minister is among the favourites for the role, along with Deputy First Minister John Swinney, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, and Angus Robertson.
Mr Robertson served as the SNP's Commons leader between 2007 to 2017, and was deputy leader of the party between 2017 and 2018. "We are very fortunate that she will remain an SNP MSP and a leading campaigner for an independent Scotland.
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