Kate Forbes has said she has 'a lot of support' in the SNP as she confirmed she was considering another tilt at the party leadership

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BREAKING: Kate Forbes has confirmed she is considering another run for SNP leader.

She said it's clear she has a 'groundswell of support amongst the party'.

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Out of Kate Forbes and John Swinney, who do you think the unionists would want in power?

That's who shouldn't get the job
#SNPLeadershipElection

You do realise of course that John Swinney is almost certain to stand otherwise his supporters leaking their support would have to switch allegiance if he didn't and that would then disadvantage the establishment's 2nd preference if they have one
#meningreykilts

Brexit is silly. Scotland didn't vote for this. Change must come
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Looks like the people in grey suits have anointed John Swinney as #SNPLeadershipElection without the need for an election.

Perhaps it's time to move on from 25 years ago? #SNPLeadershipElection

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The rush from the 'men in grey kilts' to crown John Swinney even before other contenders have thrown their hats in to the ring can only mean one thing. They want continuity - not for the sake of Scotland or SNP but simply to keep their own overpaid jobs and careers on track.

NEW: Kate Forbes, considered one of the frontrunners to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader, has issued a statement after he announced his resignation.

MSP Fergus Ewing said he believed the former leadership candidate was the best person for the job.

Hard day for Humza & his family. Re any contest, it has to be the new generation & Kate Forbes. The SNP must speak up for all in Scotland. From a personal perspective, I and so many want to live to see the day. As my Mum Winnie said: Stop the world: Scotland wants to get on. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

'Deputy first minister John Swinney has revealed that he repeatedly tried to leave the Scottish government over the last seven years.'. NOT A LONG TERM FM THEN

BBC News - John Swinney 'had been trying to step down for years'
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Same John Swinney who has been trying to retire since 2016? How long would he want the job?

BBC News - John Swinney 'had been trying to step down for years'
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If John Swinney becomes FM then the opposition chant will be around the SNP having nothing new of merit coming through the ranks in over 20 years.

John Swinney 'his leadership was not a great success for the party'

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Too much old guard.

The SNP HQ trying to rig a coronation for John Swinney as leader and FM. Just not good enough. The membership should decide. I am convinced Kate Forbes would deliver a landslide for the SNP. Forget about the Greens.

We tried continuity candidate the last time.

As First Minister Humza Yousaf cared passionately about Scotland. Few of us will forget his statesmanship and compassion on Gaza. He is an honourable man, who displayed dignity and humility today. I wish him and Nadia well with their impending new arrival in the summer.

Greens in state of open civil war as rebels demand Harvie and Slater go heraldscotland.com/news/24283185.…

Predicted during the Brexit debate.

Dismissed as Project Fear.