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It was announced shortly after the midday deadline that Mr Swinney had ran unopposed after SNP figures moved to dodge another divisive leadership battle.
Keith Brown said the ‘field is clearing’ as it is expected that John Swinney will run unopposed.
Keith Brown said the ‘field is clearing’ as it is expected that John Swinney will run unopposed.
Depute leader insists Graeme McCormick’s last-minute withdrawal proof party is united
The remainder of the chamber would be 38 for the SNP, 24 Conservatives, 10 Greens, nine Lib Dems and eight Reform parliamentarians.