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Kate Forbes holds the power in her high-stakes battle with John Swinney

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The former Cabinet Secretary is being urged to make way for Swinney, but she may conclude this is her last chance to become FM.

SNP insiders believe a deal between John Swinney and Kate Forbes is the only way of avoiding party carnage.

The expectation is Forbes, who would still be in her thirties at this point, would be the favourite to take over from Swinney.Experts believe the last contest slugged out between Humza Yousaf, Forbes and Ash Regan cost the party five per cent.

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