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Nicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation sparked an explosive leadership contest with Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and former community safety minister Ash Regan all in the running for the top job.

Ash Regan, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes will find out their fate as the results of the SNP leadership contest is revealed.

Nicola Sturgeon announced in February that she would resign after more than eight years in the job once her successor has been chosen.

At the end of the week, the new First Minister will be in the process of appointing their Cabinet, which will be watched with interest.

From reuniting a fractured party to ensuring the powersharing agreement with the Greens remains intact, the new leader will hit the ground running.

Appearing on ITVs Lorraine, Nicola Sturgeon said she is emotional but still confident she has made the right decision to stand down - and looking forward to left after politics.

News chief issues wider warning about parties "lying"

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via the Dods People team

Within minutes of Nicola Sturgeon announcing her resignation 40 days ago, a shell-shocked SNP started thinking about the future, with just about…

Ballots closed at noon on Monday with the result expected at about 2pm.