JOHN Swinney has confirmed he will run for SNP leadership.
The former deputy first minister announced at an event in Edinburgh he would launch a bid to replace Humza Yousaf after he announced his intention to resign earlier this week.
If successful it will be the second time Swinney – who was Scottish deputy first minister for more than eight years underAfter being introduced onto the stage by Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan, Swinney said he wanted to"unite the SNP and unite Scotland forfinance secretary Kate Forbes – who has also been touted as a successor to Yousaf following his resignation on Monday – is expected to announce later on Thursday whether she will run for the post.
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