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The Latest Breaking News on OPINION - Fierce arguments over trans rights have changed SNP leadership race

OPINION - Fierce arguments over trans rights have changed SNP leadership race

Last night saw the final SNP leadership hustings in the race to be First Minister of Scotland. It was the last chance for hopefuls Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan to set out their stall and how they would free Scotland from the “tyranny” of Westminster.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes 'highly unlikely' to stand again for SNP leader if she loses contest

KATE Forbes has said it is “highly, highly unlikely” she would stand again to become leader of the SNP if she is not elected this time round.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes says it is ‘highly unlikely’ she would stand as SNP leader again

The MSP is one of three SNP leadership candidates

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Groundwork for independence not sufficiently laid, says Kate Forbes

The leadership candidates appeared in what is expected to be the final debate of the race on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

SNP MP calls Kate Forbes a 'sex-obsessed religious fundamentalist' as he admits party is 'in a mess'

John Nicolson, a former journalist, is yet to publicly back any of the leadership candidates.

Daily Record

Christian Labour shadow minister criticises Kate Forbes for 'old fashioned' views

Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said that he did not feel sorry for SNP leadership hopeful Forbes after she came under scrutiny for her views on gay marriage and having children outside of wedlock.

Daily Record

The SNP is broken and nosediving towards electoral defeat

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the leadership contest has been a disaster for the SNP

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Kate Forbes: Greens must respect outcome of SNP leadership battle

Ms Forbes and rival Ash Regan have warned changes could be needed to the deal between the Greens and the SNP.

The Independent UK

SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes refuses to answer question on rape victims and abortion

The MSP vying to succeed Nicola Sturgeon was asked about her personal views on abortion

Daily Record

Kate Forbes's SNP criticisms to be used in Tories' next party political broadcast

THE Scottish Conservatives have said they intend to use Kate Forbes's attacks on the SNP government's record in their next party political…

The National (Scotland)

SNP’s Kate Forbes signals Scottish independence vote could be years away

Leadership candidate says setting target dates is unhelpful and she would focus on ‘gentle persuasion’

The Guardian - UK

Third of Scots say Kate Forbes would be the best next first minister, poll finds

The Holyrood Finance Secretary was backed by 33% of people in new research by Panelbase.

The Independent UK

Six SNP members react to the party's leadership contest so far

THE ballot of SNP members to vote on the next party leader will get under way tomorrow, with the result to be announced on March 27.

The National (Scotland)

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…

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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

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 Guardian - UK

Tories ‘rooting for you to win’, Humza Yousaf tells Kate Forbes in SNP debate

Health secretary said Forbes had ‘given our opponents so much ammunition’ after she criticised his track record in government

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes: Unionists 'fear me' becoming the next first minister

KATE Forbes has said she is the candidate Unionists fear most, insisting she would be the leader to win around No voters.

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The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon: I don't believe there's any prospect of SNP splitting

NICOLA Sturgeon has rejected claims that the SNP is embroiled in a “civil war” amid the contest to replace her as first minister.

Daily Record

Mhairi Black fears Kate Forbes could 'split' the SNP if she becomes First Minister

Mhairi Black said "I don't know" when asked if Forbes would split the party. She added that she "wouldn't even want to risk that."

Insider UK

Forbes still most popular among Scots to be next first minister

Latest poll reveals she is neck and neck with Humza Yousaf among SNP supporters

The Independent UK

It comes as the three candidates again prepare to go head to head in a TV debate on Thursday night.

The National (Scotland)

Tory peer: Kate Forbes a 'sensible and talented' politician

A TORY peer described Kate Forbes as a “sensible and talented” politician as he compared Ash Regan to “Alice in Wonderland” and called Humza…

Daily Record

Kate Forbes' attack on Humza Yousaf is unlikely to go down well with SNP members

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says senior SNP figures believes the Finance Secretary's criticisms of the Government she serves in may backfire

The Independent UK

SNP contest needs ‘robust’ debate, says Forbes after criticising Yousaf

She said the next Scottish first minister will need to show ‘mettle’.

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