John Swinney is likely to become the third first minister in just over a year next week.
The SNP is “running scared” of the Scottish people by rejecting calls for a Holyrood election, Scottish Labour has said.
She added: “Scotland’s public services are in chaos and the ruling SNP is in disarray – but all they are offering Scots is yesterday’s man and serial failure John Swinney. Mr Swinney looks set to become first minister next week following a tumultuous period in Scottish politics. Nominations for the SNP’s top job close on Monday at noon, with Mr Swinney to be declared the winner if no other candidate gains the 100 signatures from 20 different branches required to run.
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