On Monday, the SNP leader confirmed he would step down from his post, triggering a party leadership election.
On Monday, the SNP leader confirmed he would step down from his post following the breakdown of a power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens and launch of two separate no confidence motions.
A Free Church of Scotland member, Ms Forbes’ first run at the leadership was not smooth sailing as her stance on social issues is at odds with many within her own party, particularly her opposition to gender reform. Mr Swinney previously led his party in Holyrood between 2000 and 2004 during the SNP’s time on the opposition benches.
The party’s rising star was given a ministerial post for environment, biodiversity and land reform in May 2021, shortly after being elected.
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