John Swinney could become Scotland’s first minister as early as next week after the woman who would have been his main rival for the job announced she will not be running.
Hours after Mr Swinney confirmed he is standing to succeed Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and first minister, former Holyrood finance secretary Kate Forbes issued a statement saying she will not run against him.
Nominations for the position do not close until Monday, but Ms Forbes’s decision could pave the way for Mr Swinney to replace Mr Yousaf unopposed.
It comes after a week of drama at Holyrood, sparked by Mr Yousaf announcing last Thursday that he had terminated the powersharing agreement the SNP had with the Scottish Greens.
That decision ultimately brought to an end his 13-month tenure as First Minister.
He announced his resignation on Monday, saying he would stay on only until a successor is found.
Talk’s Kevin O’Sullivan discusses the story with political correspondent at The Sunday Times John Boothman.
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