John Swinney voted in at Holyrood as Scotland’s next first minister

Humza  Yousaf formally tendered his resignation to earlier on Tuesday

New first minister-elect John Swinney (Andrew Milligan/PA)

New SNP leader John Swinney is to become Scotland’s next first minister after winning a vote at Holyrood.

Mr Swinney won the backing of 64 MSPs, with his nearest rival Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross picking up 31.