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Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan announce SNP leadership bids

Both have announced plans to enter the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The Independent UK

SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

Some important figures have ruled themselves out of the contest

The Independent UK

John Swinney: 'Preposterous’ to allow former members to return for leadership vote

JOHN Swinney has said it would be “preposterous” to let former SNP members back into the party to vote in the election to replace Nicola…

The National (Scotland)

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De facto referendum plan is 'dead in the water', says NEC member

SENIOR SNP figures have said a plan to make the next Westminster election a de facto independence referendum is “dead in the water”.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney insists independence 'must address the issues that matter to Scots'

The Deputy First Minister last night ruled himself out of the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.

Daily Record

Dozens of schools to close in Perthshire as striking teachers target constituencies of leading politicians

The planned industrial action over an ongoing dispute over pay is specifically targeting Perthshire because it is represented at Holyrood by Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP

Daily Record

Swinney calls for end to SNP divisions after ruling himself out as leader

Deputy first minister urges party to unite and ‘anchor SNP in mainstream of Scottish politics’

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‘Preposterous’ to readmit former SNP members during leadership race – Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said the SNP needed ‘fresh perspective’ to build the case for independence.

The Independent UK

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

Mr Swinney said the decision not to run came after he "thought carefully" about if he should stand and had to be sure what he did was "right for my family, the Scottish National Party and our country".

Daily Record

John Swinney rules himself out of SNP leadership race

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has ruled himself out of the SNP leadership race.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not enter the race to become first minister and leader of the SNP.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon's constituency to be ‘targeted’ with extra teacher strikes

CHILDREN attending school in the constituencies of key politicians including Scotland’s First Minister will face an extra six days of disruption…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf 'to stand for SNP leadership' after shock resignation of Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE: A friend of the MSP said the Health Secretary would campaign based on his experience and promise to serve as a "unifying" force for the party.

Daily Record

SNP leadership race: What are the candidates views on gender recognition reform?

The SNP is to pick a candidate to replace the outgoing first minister

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The Independent UK

Kate Forbes, Angus Robertson or Humza Yousaf? Betting odds on Nicola Sturgeon’s successor

SNP leader staying on until replacement elected

The Independent UK

Pupils in key constituencies face six extra days of ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

The Educational Institute of Scotland is escalating its programme of industrial action.

The Independent UK

SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

The party’s ruling body will meet on Thursday night to discuss a timetable for the contest.

Evening Standard

Who is Kate Forbes? Defeated SNP leadership candidate to leave Scottish government

Ms Forbes narrowly lost the SNP leadership race to rival candidate Humza Yousaf

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SNP president predicts ‘contested’ election to find Nicola Sturgeon’s successor

Potential candidates to succeed the outgoing First Minister include Angus Robertson, Kate Forbes and John Swinney

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon succession race begins as all eyes focus on John Swinney

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the intentions of the Deputy First Minister are crucial

The National (Scotland)

Who is Kate Forbes? The former minister who could replace Humza Yousaf

KATE Forbes could be a contender in the race to replace Humza Yousaf.

Daily Record

Perthshire MSP John Swinney praises First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as she announces resignation

The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has resigned saying she feels it is time to allow someone else a chance to lead, prompting the North Perthshire MSP and her deputy John Swinney to praise her time in power.

The National (Scotland)

What happens now as Nicola Sturgeon steps down as SNP leader?

NICOLA Sturgeon’s resignation leaves her party facing a leadership ballot as well as an imminent vacancy at the head of the Scottish Government.

Daily Mirror

Nicola Sturgeon replacement odds as First Minister quits - who are the runners and riders

Nicola Sturgeon made the bombshell announcement today that she will resign as Scotland's First Minister and SNP leader after recognising the time had come to step aside from her post

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon's successor as SNP leader? Six candidates for top job

The out-going First Minister refused to say who she would prefer to take over from her.

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