The outgoing Deputy First Minister said the current Scottish Health Secretary was the candidate who could 'strengthen the SNP as a force for progressive change in Scottish politics'
The outgoing Deputy First Minister said the current Scottish Health Secretary was the candidate who could "strengthen the SNP as a force for progressive change in Scottish politics".
Mr Swinney, who is Scotland's longest serving Deputy First Minister, is stepping down after more than eight years in the post and will leave office later this month when Ms Sturgeon steps down. Endorsing his cabinet colleague Mr Yousaf, Mr Swinney spoke about how he was "proud" of what the SNP has achieved since coming into power in 2007, adding this was "transforming the lives of people in Scotland"."We now need to choose an SNP leader who will complete our journey to independence, and I believe that person should be Humza Yousaf.
He also said that "crucially", Mr Yousaf would be able to widen SNP support by "attracting new supporters to Scottish independence". "John's backing is a massive boost to my progressive grassroots campaign to stand up for Scottish democracy, protect and advance rights, unite our Yes movement and secure independence for Scotland."
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