Graeme McCormick has pulled out of the SNP leadership race, leaving John Swinney as the only official candidate to succeed Humza Yousaf.

22:29, Sun, May 5, 2024 | UPDATED: 22:29, Sun, May 5, 2024

John Swinney is tipped to become Scotland's next first minister after Graeme McCormick pulled out of the SNP leadership race.

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