After serving as Scottish Prime Minister for over a year, Humza Yousaf resigned due to a lack of confidence within the party. The Scottish National Party (SNP) has chosen John Swinney to replace him as both chairman and First Minister. Swinney, a veteran SNP politician, was the only candidate for the position and faced no opposition from within the party.
However, securing Swinney’s election as First Minister may be difficult due to the SNP’s declining support and ongoing criticism of their focus on Scottish independence rather than addressing issues such as the cost of living and healthcare. The party’s former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, was embroiled in a party funding scandal which has further weakened the party’s support.
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