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The Latest Breaking News from Kate Forbes

The SNP may face disaster after Sturgeon. But the flame of independence still burns

Whoever takes the reins in Scotland, statehood is surely an irresistible force

The Guardian - UK

Would-be first ministers urged to do more to tackle child poverty in Scotland

A coalition of unions, faith groups, charities and others has written to the three candidates demanding action.

The Independent UK

John Swinney backs Humza Yousaf to replace Nicola Sturgeon as next First Minister

The Health Secretary said: "I am honoured to have the backing of a true giant of the SNP and independence movement, John Swinney, to become SNP leader."

Daily Record

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Swinney endorsement gives ‘massive boost’ to Humza Yousaf’s bid to lead SNP

Outgoing Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney endorsed Humza Yousaf to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish first minister.

The Independent UK

John Swinney backs Humza Yousaf in SNP leadership race

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has announced that he is backing Humza Yousaf in the SNP’s leadership contest.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes: It's a 'harsh truth' that too little independence groundwork is done

KATE Forbes has called for more "groundwork" to prepare for Scottish independence - arguing it's a "harsh truth" that too little…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf: I want a Cabinet Secretary for Advancing Independence

HUMZA Yousaf has expressed interest in creating a new Cabinet role to advance the case of Scottish independence in government should he become first…

The National (Scotland)

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Humza Yousaf Q&A on advancing independence, snap election and more

WE sat down with SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf to dig into his plans for regional assemblies, his beliefs on the monarchy, restarting the Yes…

The National (Scotland)

How SNP members at the trade union hustings reacted to the candidates' pitches

A LOT of political talk and “wishy wishy” promises characterised the SNP leadership hustings on Saturday evening, members in the room told the…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf accuses BBC of ‘caving in to UK Government’ amid Gary Lineker row

The First Minister candidate says the BBC were swayed by pressure from a 'right-wing Government.'

Daily Record

BBC ‘caving in to UK Government’ by taking Lineker off air, Humza Yousaf says

Mr Yousaf spoke out about the issue at an SNP leadership hustings in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Alan Cumming weighs in on Kate Forbes leadership campaign

SCOTTISH actor Alan Cumming has expressed surprise that Kate Forbes is being considered to lead the SNP due to her opinions on equal marriage and…

The National (Scotland)

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn backs Humza Yousaf in leadership contest

Mr Flynn said the Scottish Health Secretary is ‘focused on taking us to new heights’.

The Independent UK

Candidates split over whether Westminster would 'end' Scottish Parliament

THE three SNP leadership candidates were challenged over whether they could see Westminster shut down the Scottish Parliament during a calmer…

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

Poll: Almost half of Scots say SNP candidates have not made independence case

In a survey 46% said none of the three candidates hoping to replace Nicola Sturgeon had made a convincing case for independence.

The National (Scotland)

Call for SNP candidates to set out foreign policy positions on EU and Nato

FORMER SNP Westminster defence spokesperson Stewart McDonald has called on the leadership candidates to set out their vision for foreign policy…

The National (Scotland)

SNP leadership candidates are not same 'calibre' as Nicola Sturgeon, says Anas Sarwar

The SNP leadership candidates vying to be Scotland’s next first minister are not of the same "calibre"as Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish…

The Independent UK

SNP candidates set out key plans on energy, poverty and local government

Either Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan will be Scotland’s first minister by the end of the month.

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The Independent UK

Sarwar: SNP leadership candidates are not of same calibre as Sturgeon

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he does not fear any of the SNP leadership candidates becoming first minister.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes 'won't change abortion law in Scotland' if she becomes first minister

Campaigners have called for abortion provision to be extended and decriminalised after powers were given to Holyrood in 2016

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf favourite for SNP leader among young members, survey suggests

YOUNG independence supporters have suggested Humza Yousaf is their favourite for SNP leader after a survey was sent out to candidates.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes accused of lying about responding to abortion rights letter but ally takes blame

Campaign group Back Off Scotland claimed that Forbes lied on Thursday's Channel 4 debate that she had responded to their letter on abortion rights.

The National (Scotland)

'There are smarter decisions we can make': Ash Regan announces plan for NHS summit

ASH Regan has announced her plan to tackle the problems in Scotland’s NHS if she is chosen as the SNP’s new leader and next first minister of…

The National (Scotland)

Attacks on the SNP's record from candidates are self-serving indulgence

I STILL remember the hopes of a new politics for a new Scotland expressed amid the joy and optimism surrounding the re-establishing of the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

How to watch tonight's SNP hustings live from Edinburgh

THE three SNP leadership candidates will hit Scotland’s capital this evening as the hustings events reached their final stages.

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