The front runner to replace Humza Yousaf tells Sky News that an internal contest to become first minister would only delay the 'rebuilding' he thinks his party needs to do.
SNP leadership hopeful John Swinney has warned rivals against entering the contest, saying it would 'delay the ability for the to start its rebuilding'. The former deputy leader is currently the only candidate in the running to replace Humza Yousaf, who announced last week he would be stepping down as first minister after his decision to end a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party led to the collapse of his premiership.
I have sent out a message which is about unifying the SNP to strengthen our party and win Scottish independence. 'I think that is necessary as the SNP is not as cohesive today as the party needs to be, and my campaign has attracted very wide support.
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