Scotland's former Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, has been confirmed as the new leader of the SNP today after no other possible candidates came forward to challenge him for the position.
After nominations for the post closed, Swinney was confirmed as the only person to put themselves forward to succeed Humza Yousaf following his resignation last week.
Swinney will face a vote at Holyrood later this week, where it is likely he will become the Scottish Parliament’s nominated candidate to be the country’s seventh First Minister.
More to follow...
