The search is on for a new Scottish first minister followed Humza Yousaf's resignation last week.
Nominations to become the new SNP leader have closed - with John Swinney set to succeed Humza Yousaf. If unopposed, Mr Swinney is on track to become Scotland's seventh first minister as early as Tuesday. The former deputy first minister, who served under close ally Nicola Sturgeon, emerged as a frontrunner following Mr Yousaf's resignation last week.
Mr Swinney will then need to seek parliamentary approval to succeed Mr Yousaf as first minister. The timing is decided by the parliamentary bureau, and could take place as early as Tuesday. The parliament will have 28 days to nominate a replacement for Mr Yousaf once his resignation has been accepted by the King. As the SNP is comfortably the largest party in Holyrood, the onus is on them to find a new leader who can work with other parties in a minority government.
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