Swinney says Sir Keir Starmer made the ‘right decision’ in quitting Number 10

Sir Keir Starmer has done the ‘right thing’ by stepping down as PM, John Swinney said (Andrew Matthews/PA) -

Sir Keir Starmer made the “right decision” to quit, John Swinney said, with Scotland’s First Minister insisting it was “past time” for the Labour leader to “face reality”.

With Sir Keir now departing Downing Street – becoming the sixth prime minister in 10 years to do so – Mr Swinney said there was now “some hope that things can change”.