John Swinney, 60, former leader of Humza Yousaf's Scottish National Party, emerged as the unity candidate after a potential challenger withdrew from the succession race.
Scotland's political landscape faces crisis post departure of past first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, amidst a police investigation into the party's fundraising for a future referendum campaign.
Swinney, a continuity candidate, garners support from key party members like Kate Forbes, positioning himself strongly in the leadership race to succeed Humza Yousaf.
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