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He steps into the role with a Westminster election months away - and a drop in the SNP's ratings.

The former finance secretary is considering whether to stand as leader of the SNP.

An emotional Humza Yousaf addressed MSPs for the last time from Holyrood’s front bench

EXCLUSIVE: Crucial documents on the economy and tax will no longer be published on May 30th.

Independent councillor Ann Ritchie says the people of Bo'ness have been badly let down by the closure

Women's rights campaigners have warned they will fight any plans by the new SNP leader to resurrect gender self-ID reforms.

He’s not the man to lead Scotland to independence, but after a turbulent few years, he’s the safe pair of hands the party needs

The experienced politician, 60, could provide calm leadership amid political turmoil for Scotland’s governing party

John Swinney is set to become the third Scottish First Minister in barely a year after the dramatic implosion of Humza Yousaf.

McCormick, a veteran party member, was poised to run against Swinney before pulling out at the 11th hour.

Swinney, 60, will become Scotland's seventh First Minister since the beginning of devolution in 1999.

Councils have refused to sign statements promising to maintain numbers over fears about the consequences to other services.

Swinney was the only nominee after he persuaded former Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to join his team rather than challenge him, in a move billed a 'stitch-up' by opponents.

It is 25 years since Scots first went to the polls to election MSPs.

It is 25 years since Scots first went to the polls to election MSPs.

It is 25 years since Scots first went to the polls to election MSPs.

SNP ministers were last night accused of letting down vulnerable youngsters in Scotland by failing to implement the recommendations of a landmark report into gender identity services.

Twenty years ago, John Swinney was hounded from the leadership of the SNP after a disastrous four years in charge.

To Glasgow University, where John Swinney delivered a victory speech somewhat dampened by the absence of a victory.

For the second time in his life, John Swinney is elected leader of the SNP in difficult circumstances.