I refer to my nomination to be Leader of the SNP and would thank everyone from across the country who support me. We met the thresholds set by the Party rules.
I’d also like to put on record my thanks to John Swinney MSP with whom I had a lengthy and fruitful conversation.
John and I agreed the challenges which the SNP, our Government and our people face, and explored new thinking on a range of issues which I am confident, as they are advanced, will inspire activists both within the SNP and wider Independence Movement in the following weeks and months.
This is a fresh start for our members and our politicians, and I’m sure that John’s determination to deliver Independence will be rewarded at the forthcoming General Election.
I have therefore concluded that I shall not proceed with my nomination for Party Leader but instead support John Swinney’s nomination for Party Leader and First Minister of Scotland”
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