SNP: John Swinney vows to lead party to next general election as he announces leadership bid

Announcing his intention to run in Edinburgh, he said: "I want to build on the work of the SNP government to create a modern, diverse, dynamic Scotland that will ensure opportunities for all of our citizens. I want to unite the SNP and unite Scotland for independence."

John Swinney has announced his bid to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister.
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