SNP veteran John Swinney confirmed as party’s new leader

JOHN Swinney has been crowned as the SNP’s new leader after it was confirmed he would not be opposed in his bid to succeed Humza Yousaf.

The veteran Nat staved off a late attempt by a party activist to challenge him for the position, avoiding the prospect of a leadership contest.

As leader of the largest party at Holyrood, Mr Swinney is now set...