The minister also claimed the senior MSP would bring 'turmoil' to the SNP.
The senior Government figure said some SNP MSPs would not vote for her and claimed she would have to rely on the Conservatives.
Forbes, who ran Yousaf close last year, is also considering standing and has support from MP Joanna Cherry. “She would be mad to stand against Swinney. You cannot underestimate the turmoil she would bring to the party.”
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