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    Forbes more popular among public but Swinney preferred by SNP voters – poll

    by Katrine Bussey Apr 30, 2024 2 minutes

    A new poll has suggested former finance secretary Kate Forbes is the most popular candidate to succeed Humza Yousaf among Scots – though former deputy first minister John Swinney is better liked among SNP supporters.

    When asked who the best candidate for Scotland’s next first minister would be, research by Ipsos found 26% backed, with 20% supporting Mr Swinney.

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