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Nominations for the SNP leadership race close at noon, with Mr Swinney expected to run uncontested.

Senior figures within the SNP, including Pete Wishart, Ian Blackford and Alyn Smith have all called on him to stand.

“This place shuts its eyes to the devastating impact it is having on people’s lives and businesses", Deidre Brock said.

The SNP will be forced to operate as a minority administration at Holyrood as a result.

Alister Jack also said a new Scottish independence report is ‘nonsense and a complete waste of taxpayers’ money’.

The party was unable to vote on its motion calling for a Gaza ceasefire after angry scenes in the House of Commons.

The party said it will seek to ‘refocus the discussion away from the Westminster circus’.

“I have a duty of care and if my mistake is looking after members, I am guilty", he said.

SNP MP Deirdre Brock questioned if the Leader of the House was considering a new career as a stand-up comedian.