Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland's first minister

[Emrys]

11. Kate Forbes has announced she's not running

Kate Forbes not running in SNP leadership race to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland's first minister

It would appear Ms Forbes has cleared the way for John Swinney to succeed Mr Yousaf after his resignation on Monday. But in a lengthy statement, she looked to be setting out a case for a key role in the SNP's future.

https://news.sky.com/story/kate-forbes-not-running-in-snp-leadership-race-to-replace-humza-yousaf-as-scotlands-first-minister-13126137

Whatever. As long as she behaves herself and is willing to take a lead from the vastly more experienced and diplomatic Swinney and her fans in Holyrood and Westminster don't get too disruptive, she'll do little harm. There are bigger hitters in Westminster who might end up in Holyrood and would give her stiffer competition if they wanted to enter a future contest anyway.

IIRC, nominations close on Monday, so the clock's ticking.