SNP leadership
SNP running scared of electorate with refusal to call election – Labour
John Swinney is likely to become the third first minister in just over a year next week.
John Swinney could become first minister unopposed as rival rules out campaign
Former Scottish finance secretary Kate Forbes confirmed on Thursday she will not be putting herself forward to succeed Humza Yousaf.
Yousaf accepts he has made mistakes in what could be final FMQs
He announced on Monday he is stepping down as First Minister.
John Swinney declares ‘I’m no caretaker’ as he launches bid for SNP leadership
The former deputy first minister has said he wants to be Scotland’s next first minister.
John Swinney confirms bid to run for SNP leadership and become first minister
He was deputy first minister under Nicola Sturgeon, but has been on the backbenches since Humza Yousaf replaced her.
John Swinney – the SNP veteran who has pledged to unite the party
The Perthshire North MSP has announced his bid to be Scotland’s next first minister.
Front-runners for SNP leadership to announce intentions
John Swinney and Kate Forbes are on Thursday expected to set out whether they wish to run for the top job.
Kate Forbes: The former leadership contender tipped to take the leap again
Kate Forbes narrowly missed out on leadership last year, but it is unclear whether she will throw her name into the mix again this time.
Swinney to step down as Scottish Deputy First Minister
He announced he will leave the Scottish Government after almost 16 years when a new first minister is appointed at the end of March.