Calls for former Scottish National Party (SNP) leader John Swinney to run for the role of First Minister are intensifying following Humza Yousaf’s impending resignation. Swinney, who led the SNP from 2000 to 2004 and has held various key roles in successive governments, had previously stepped down from the Cabinet after Yousaf’s election. His long tenure in politics includes overcoming significant challenges, such as surviving no-confidence votes. Swinney’s potential candidacy is seen by some of his colleagues as a stabilizing choice for the party and the country, given his extensive experience and previous leadership.