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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

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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 Guardian - UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

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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.

The National (Scotland)

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."

Daily Record

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

Insider UK

Forbes most popular among Scots to be next first minister, poll finds

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

The Independent UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

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

Daily Record

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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Daily Record

Kate Forbes warns SNP MSPs to accept her as leader if she wins race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

Forbes set the SNP leadership contest alight last night with a series of excoriating attacks on Humza Yousaf on live TV.

The Guardian - UK

SNP leadership debate shows a party at war with itself

Ferocious STV battle reveals fissures within Scottish National party as Forbes, Yousaf and Regan trade blows

The Guardian - UK

SNP leadership debate: Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan set out visions for Scotland — as it happened

Candidates to replace first minister Nicola Sturgeon clashed in first TV debate

The Guardian - UK

SNP at a crossroads as leadership candidates gear up for first TV debate

TV cameras will further expose the gulf between the competing visions of the main contenders

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SNP leadership candidates speak after private hustings event

KATE Forbes has spoken out after SNP members grilled leadership hopefuls behind closed doors.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes accuses media of going 'back' to gay marriage opposition in SNP leadership contest

The SNP MSP has faced flak for saying she would have voted against the equality measure

Daily Record

Ian Blackford accuses Alex Salmond of 'stirring the pot' in SNP leadership contest

Salmond, a former SNP leader, suggested that Humza Yousaf skipped a vote on same-sex marriage due to "religious pressure".

Daily Record

SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes’ husband attended private Tory hustings

EXCLUSIVE: Kate Forbes' husband Ali, who she married in 2021, is at the centre of a riddle over his own political sympathies.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf has dig at Kate Forbes over gay marriage in SNP leadership hustings

The Health Secretary said the next FM would have to celebrate and advance LGBT rights.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes says her policies 'not at all' a shift from 'progressive' SNP agenda

KATE Forbes has said that her proposals are “not at all” a shift away from the SNP’s “progressive agenda”.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes’ policies ‘not at all’ a shift away from progressive SNP agenda

The SNP leadership hopeful was responding to comments made by her opponent Humza Yousaf regarding a shift away from the party’s ‘progressive agenda’.

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