The party's former deputy gets the backing from high profile figures after Humza Yousaf resigns. But Kate Forbes could take another run for the leadership.
The next leader of the SNP could be 'crowned... with no contest', the Scottish Conservatives have claimed, after Humza Yousaf stepped down from the role on Monday. Mr Yousaf - who has been leader and first minister of Scotland for just over a year - announced his resignation after his decision last week to cut power-sharing ties with the Scottish Green Party saw his leadership collapse.
'My reading of the situation now is John Swinney will be crowned as SNP leader with no contest, and I think as soon as next week there will be a vote in the Scottish Parliament to elect him as the first minister,' he said. 'You've seen countless senior politicians both here at Westminster and in Edinburgh back John Swinney. Of course, it's the same John Swinney that last year ruled himself out and said it's time for fresh talent to come through.
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