John Swinney was today confirmed as the new leader of the Scottish National Party following the resignation of Humza Yousaf. Mr Swinney – who also led the party from 2000 until 2004 and served as Nicola Sturgeon’s Deputy First Minister – is expected to be formally installed as First Minister later this week. The SNP’s nomination process closed at noon today and Mr Swinney was the sole nominee. Mr Swinney, 60, was born in Edinburgh and went to Forrester High School, before attending Edinburgh... Read this story
