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There is no replacement that's anywhere near ready for the job. Despite everything, it can't be denied that Wee Nic has 99% been a fearless & very effective politician and despite what she says now, I don't think she expected to be going any time soon... so this is partially Nicola's fault... she's had such a firm grip on party leadership that no replacement has been prepped. It fell apart in record time so now we have this ... ... no real replacement options.

I honestly think they should be looking beyond the "usual faces" to SNP hopefuls/members who have real leadership experience in other fields.