John Swinney looks set to be first minister as Kate Forbes backs him
John Swinney is now expected to be the only candidate to succeed Humza Yousaf as SNP leader
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest I can confirm based on recent reporting:
Key points from the most recent updates:
If you’d like, I can pull the exact headlines and provide a concise, itemized timeline of the voting rounds and the swearing-in date, with direct citations to the articles.
John Swinney is now expected to be the only candidate to succeed Humza Yousaf as SNP leader
www.bbc.comFollowing his victory in the SNP leadership race on Monday, Mr Swinney faced a vote at the Scottish parliament to confirm him as Humza Yousaf's successor.
news.sky.comJohn Swinney wins Holyrood vote to be Scotland's first minister
www.bbc.co.ukJohn Swinney is now on track to become Scotland's seventh first minister as early as Tuesday.
news.sky.comThe longest-serving deputy first minister has said he is ‘actively considering’ running for SNP leader.
news.stv.tvScotland's seventh First Minister has been voted through by MSPs at the Scottish Parliament.
news.stv.tvThe SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.
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