Does the next Scottish Labour leader face mission impossible?

First paragraph: Rumours have been swirling for about a month now that Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont was facing an internal challenge. So in one sense, the news of her resignation is not a surprise. But despite the signs, her decision to step down with immediate effect was still a shock. Access this article on The Conversation website: https://theconversation.com/does-the-next-scottish-labour-leader-face-mission-impossible-3345