Swinney and Forbes team up: Analysis with George Kerevan

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After a hectic period, John Swinney is days away from being formally anointed as new SNP leader and Scotland's First Minister. Kate Forbes, the only likely contender, has bowed out of any potential race, and is backing Swinney, with whom she has had discussions about a prominent role in government. 

To assess this, we speak to socialist economist and Conter Editorial Board member, George Kerevan. George knows John Swinney well, having given him his first job as a research assistant at Napier University. 

• What unites John Swinney and Kate Forbes?

• How should we understand their approach to economic and industrial policy?

• Does this latest development have any impact on independence strategy?

• Can the SNP reproduce new leadership, or must it rely on a previous generation?

These questions, and much else besides, are explored in this insight filled interview.

Stay tuned for more on the latest developments in Scottish politics, as well as upcoming podcasts as part of our Capitalism and Imperialism series.