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John Swinney expected to declare bid to become new SNP leader

Sky News Thursday, 2 May 2024 ()
John Swinney is expected to declare his bid to become the new leader of the SNP later today, Sky News understands.
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News video: John Swinney announces he will run for SNP leader

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The former deputy first minister of Scotland John Swinney has confirmed he is running to succeed Humza Yousaf as both SNP leader and Scotland's next first minister. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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