Article 68Z2Y Swinney calls for end to SNP divisions after ruling himself out as leader

Swinney calls for end to SNP divisions after ruling himself out as leader

by
Libby Brooks Scotland correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#68Z2Y)

Deputy first minister calls for party to unite and anchor SNP in mainstream of Scottish politics'

John Swinney, Scotland's deputy first minister and one of the SNP's longest-serving senior figures, has called for the party to unite and focus on concerns of mainstream voters as he ruled himself out of the contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Swinney, who is widely respected amongst the membership and was SNP leader 20 years ago, said the party needed a fresh perspective" after Sturgeon's shock resignation on Wednesday.

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