John Swinney is set to become the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) after his potential challenger, Graeme McCormick, withdrew from the race and endorsed Swinney. McCormick, a veteran SNP activist, initially gathered the required nominations to challenge Swinney but decided to pull out after discussions between the two. In his statement, McCormick expressed confidence in Swinney's leadership. Swinney, who is expected to succeed Humza Yousaf, emphasized the importance of unity within the party and the need to avoid internal contests that could delay the SNP's rebuilding efforts. His unopposed election is scheduled to be confirmed when nominations close at noon on Monday. In his speech, Swinney thanked his supporters and outlined his vision for the party.
New SNP leader John Swinney says 'join me as we open new chapter' https://t.co/Mll4aGg4i3
"I know how internal democracy in the party should operate." New SNP leader John Swinney answers a question from Sky's Scotland correspondent @ConnorGillies. Latest: https://t.co/xItZsH7tea 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/dfukKGVDHH
The SNP’s new leader John Swinney has paid tribute to his predecessor Humza Yousaf as he said this is a “new chapter” for the party ✍: @LauraPatersonPA & @KatrineBussey https://t.co/muWzTwMzQx
SNP Leader John Swinney says the party is now "back on the front foot" - describing his leadership as the "beginning of a new chapter in our party’s history" For more on this and other news visit https://t.co/NEDMP2uP6W
SNP veteran John Swinney set to be Scotland's next leader https://t.co/K00wJFuUxm https://t.co/DhZlZLzv7l
🚨 BREAKING: Newly-elected SNP leader, John Swinney, gives his speech after running unopposed: 'Humza has conducted himself with grace and dignity... His moral leadership on the issue of Gaza has been a light in dark times... We must continue fighting for international justice' https://t.co/vYlX1es0c8
🚨 BREAKING: Newly-elected SNP leader, John Swinney, gives speech after running unopposed: 'Humza has conducted himself with grace and dignity... His moral leadership on the issue of Gaza has been a light in dark times... We must continue fighting for international justice' https://t.co/1Gk5IfIYFn
"Even a week ago, I didn't think that my future would involve standing here accepting the leadership of the Scottish National Party." New SNP leader John Swinney says Humza Yousaf has conducted himself "with grace and with dignity". Latest: https://t.co/xItZsH7tea 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/Rtv0MqxiQF
🏴 John Swinney is set to be named as Scotland's new first minister, replacing Humza Yousaf. Mr Swinney could become Scotland's seventh first minister as early as Tuesday. Watch live below ⬇️ Read more: https://t.co/P8ORRWBbPy https://t.co/xDCoXfnCBd
“John Swinney’s made it very, very clear that he wants to bring the SNP back into the social democratic mainstream”. Swinney’s first job as leader will be “damage limitation” after the “disaster that was Humza Yousaf”, says John Boothman. https://t.co/XWtKK87PBT @MattChorley https://t.co/8pBs1V7JH6
"John Swinney has decided he wants to unite for independence, because, as a nationalist, he wants to separate Scotland from the rest of the UK and create division." Scottish Conservatives leader @Douglas4Moray speaks to Sky's @KamaliMelbourne https://t.co/xItZsH7tea 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/KiTe20Bmzc
"It's now time for every single SNP member to get right behind John Swinney." Outgoing First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf has released this video. Latest: https://t.co/xItZsH7tea 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/2cXj5xQqam
John Swinney is new SNP leader but what happens next? Read more 🔽 https://t.co/PqHT1pbktS
John Swinney, elected unopposed as leader of the SNP, is now on the hook to the barking mad Scottish Greens who want to keep puberty blockers for kids.
The Scottish Greens' number 1 political priority. John Swinney confirmed as new SNP leader https://t.co/UjcjaAZnUQ https://t.co/p8Nl1yJkdZ
👏 @JohnSwinney has been elected leader of the Scottish National Party and will be Scotland's next First Minister. 🏴 The SNP Scottish Government will continue delivering for the people of Scotland, working to build that better, fairer and greener Scotland we all want to see. https://t.co/Jb4cZa7NFu
Former Labour adviser Stella Tsantekidou says “the opposition in Scotland will have a hard time with John Swinney”, if he becomes First Minister. “He’s going to be able to do a much better job at consolidating the government and steadying the ship.” @ThatAlexWoman https://t.co/MspKGTKg8X
#BREAKING 🚨 John Swinney to become Scotland’s new First Ministed after being elected unopposed as Scottish National Party leader | #6NewsAU
Just in: SNP confirm John Swinney as new leader after nomination deadline passes Will be a vote in Holyrood before he can become first minister
BREAKING: Nominations to become the new SNP leader have closed with John Swinney set to succeed Humza Yousaf. Mr Swinney is on track to become Scotland's seventh first minister as early as Tuesday. @ConnorGillies reports from Glasgow. https://t.co/A9rWn0DNV3 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/63QhjmLtBJ
John Swinney set to be crowned as new SNP leader TODAY after party dodges divisive leadership contest in wake of Humza Yousaf's meltdown https://t.co/MPrqniz3Dg https://t.co/3KA3IBKE3j
SNP leadership front-runner John Swinney is expected to succeed Humza Yousaf unopposed after a potential challenger withdrew his bid at the 11th hour. https://t.co/X4REY2HMUx
John Swinney is set to become leader of the SNP after nominations close at midday on Monday ⬇️ https://t.co/ZzFIqfF3cK
The return of John Swinney is about putting the interests of the SNP before Scotland - only Scottish Labour can deliver the change Scotland needs. https://t.co/28OIzWMH2y
🏴 John Swinney is to become the new SNP leader on Monday after he persuaded an activist who threatened to derail his coronation to abandon his leadership bid https://t.co/w39pXxIwmt
Swinney to become SNP leader after rival drops out https://t.co/mfjnuggig7
The former Deputy First Minister of Scotland John Swinney will become the SNPs new leader after the only remaining rival pulled out. https://t.co/obuNeMCME6
John Swinney is set to succeed Humza Yousaf as leader of the Scottish National Party after his potential challenger withdrew, the BBC reports https://t.co/9BWRqxKNJV
Graeme McCormick has pulled out of the race to become SNP leader and instead endorsed rival John Swinney as Scotland's next first minister 🔗 Read more https://t.co/kvrf2PP6RV
John Swinney to be crowned SNP leader unopposed on Monday after persuading last-ditch no-hoper contender Graeme McCormick NOT to run against him (despite passing nominations threshold). So.. what was McCormick offered?! https://t.co/sbrjCmRVBC
BREAKING: Graeme McCormick has pulled out of the SNP leadership race after a "fruitful" conversation with John Swinney. Story to follow. https://t.co/Qg3SoLoN7G
BREAKING: Graeme McCormick has pulled out of the race to become SNP leader and endorsed rival John Swinney as Scotland's next first minister 🔗 Read more https://t.co/MZkHv4wKnu
BREAKING: SNP leadership challenger Graeme McCormick pulls out of the race and endorses John Swinney. McCormick statement to @SkyNews says he did reach nomination threshold but backs Swinney after the pair held talks. Paves the way for John Swinney coronation tomorrow. https://t.co/X6JpegPCOe
Press release: Graeme McCormick from the SNP talks to John Swinney regarding nomination to the party's leadership | Graeme McCormick https://t.co/n0gJ9gJfXf #SNP #NationalGovernment #SNPLeadership @t1feu https://t.co/n0gJ9gJfXf
SNP leader-in-waiting John Swinney wants his party to believe that he is the person who can lead Scotland to independence 🔎 Analysis by @adamtomforrest https://t.co/dejVCUBkUz
John Swinney warns of SNP rebuild delay if leader bid challenged https://t.co/3N87R8xfHm
SNP leadership hopeful John Swinney has warned rivals against entering the contest, saying it would "delay the ability for the [party] to start its rebuilding" ⬇️ Read more https://t.co/ngEga1D1E6
John Swinney may not become the party leader until the end of May if an SNP activist Graeme McCormick has the nominations to contest the party leadership. (He would not be eligible to be First Minister from outside Holyrood). https://t.co/C3vB1dfvgl
"Independence is off the agenda - that's the clear message from John Swinney." Former FT editor @lionelbarber and former Lib Dem adviser @greenmiranda react to the SNP leadership candidate's interview with @TrevorPTweets. #TrevorPhillips 🔗 https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/q4DI30jesV
'A Labour government will be better than a Conservative government' SNP leadership contender @JohnSwinney accuses the Tories of being 'unreservedly hostile' to Scotland. #TrevorPhillips 🔗 https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/V9khgAjpTq
"A Labour government will be better than a Conservative government." SNP leadership contender @JohnSwinney accuses the Tories of being 'unreservedly hostile' to Scotland. #TrevorPhillips ➡️ @TrevorPTweets 🔗 https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/1pdyorKIa5
"Every day we spend in an internal contest, which I think we probably know the outcome of, we delay the SNP's rebuilding." @JohnSwinney MSP addresses rumours he may face a challenger in his bid to be Scotland's First Minister. #TrevorPhillips🔗https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF 📺Sky 501 https://t.co/uLM8KwOuSb
'I don't think it matters who the SNP leader is now. It doesn't make much difference.' Labour's @patmcfaddenmp rules out planning pacts with other parties to win the general election. #TrevorPhillips 🔗 https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/OO3g7V90mM
Spoke to veteran SNP activist Graeme McCormick yesterday and he's very confident he'll have enough nominations to enter the leadership contest https://t.co/GJVUXXh6mZ
New: John Swinney faces a leadership contest after all Graeme McCormick, a veteran SNP activist and long-time leadership critic, tells me he has the required nominations to trigger a contest SNP hierarchy hoped Swinney was on course for a coronation when noms close noon Monday