Process closed at midday. The party was like secretary then confirmed Thatjohn Swinney is the party leader. Mr swinney has also posted on social media, saying he feels deeply honoured to be elected leader of the party, adding that he will give his all to serve the party and scotland. Of course with mr swinney being unopposed in this context, it means the snp has avoided extending the uncertainty at the top of scottish politics. Had there been another contender in this contest, it would have meant a Leadership Battle going on for the next three weeks, untiljuly 27. There had been talk of a late bid over the weekend. Activist Graeme Mccormick has said that he had gathered enough support to enter the contest. But in a statement late last night, he announced he decided not to run after having a conversation with john swinney. They had agreed on a number of topics and issues, he said he was going to Supportjohn Swinney instead. It he was going to support john swinney instead. , ,. , instead
Of bullets in rapid succession. He said he would also support a modest tightening of background checks for gun purchasers. Survivors of last weeks School Shooting in florida have marched on washington to call for tougher laws. And at the Winter Olympics, team gbs Womens Curling Team have beaten the reigning champions canada to reach the semi finals. It means the Canadian Women have failed to win a medal for the first time in olympic history. Good morning. Its wednesday 21st february. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The met police has lost an appeal at the Supreme Court against two victims of black cab rapist john worboys who won compensation for its failings. The women were raped by worboys in 2003 and 2007 and said their treatment by police, who failed to believe their reports, caused them mental harm. The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the polices appeal. Our Home Affairs Correspondent june kelly is at the Supreme Court. What did the lawyers for the two women ar
Parents at st. Marys Catholic Primary School told me ofce the concerns about air pollution affecting Childrens Health. This morning High Court Ruled that the Government Air quality plan is. What does it Prime Minister feel is worse, losing for the third time in the high court, or 40,000 unnecessary deaths and impact on Childrens Health of the uks unsustainable airquality . The issue the honorable lady has raised about air quality is important and thats why weve been taking action to improve air quality. But can i just say to the honorable lady the way she has described the courts decision this morning i dont think properly reflects the decision that the court has given. If i could just perhaps, mr. Speaker, explained to thein houe because we do welcome the fact that the court has dismissed the complaint relating to five cities with major airquality problems, has now that we are taking appropriate action. They have agreed the modeling we used to support the 2017 airquality plan is sound
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