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John Swinney Confirms He Is Running To Be SNP Leader And First Minister

The veteran MSP is the clear favourite to take over from Humza Yousaf as Kate Forbes announced she would not stand.
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John Swinney Favourite To Be Scotland's Next First Minister As Rivals Row In Behind Him

The race is on to succeed Humza Yousaf after he resigned.
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Scottish Government U-Turns Over Students' Grades After Outcry

Education secretary John Swinney's announcement comes after a computer algorithm lowered the poorest students' marks more than those of their richer peers.
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Labour Demands SNP Education Secretary Quits After Poorer Pupils Have Exam Grades Lowered

John Swinney, who is also deputy first minister, could face a vote of no confidence.
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