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Our reporter ben philip has the latest. As you can tell, im sad that my time as First Minister is ending, but im so grateful and so blessed for having the opportunity afforded to so few, to lead my country. A week is a long time in politics. Last monday an emotional humza yousaf resigned, leaving the snp looking for a new leader and scotland a new First Minister. Focus quickly turned to who would replace him in the frame. John swinney and kate forbes. I want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. Shortly after mr swinney entered the contest, ms forbes said she wouldnt stand. Technically, the deadline for nominations is at midday, and thats the only current contender and with the clock running down, it was widely expected that john swinney would become the next snp party leader and countrys seventh First Minist ....