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Kirsten Oswald is new SNP deputy Westminster leader after no rivals come forward for election

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SNP Westminster Deputy Leader, following the decision of Kirsty Blackman to stand down. The member for East Renfrewshire will join Ian Blackford in leading the SNP team of 48 MPs at Westminster.

The vacancy arose after Blackman announced she was resigning as Blackford’s second in command after speaking openly about the effect of the lockdown on her mental health.

She will continue as MP for Aberdeen North and will concentrate on her family and constituency work.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our governments are handling the coronavirus pandemic.To sign up, simply enter your email address.

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