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THE SNP’s deputy Westminster leader has endorsed Humza Yousaf in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Pressure is growing on the health minister to explain if he was excused voting on the issue due to pressure from religious leaders.

Writing in the Sunday Mail, Alex Salmond gives his verdict on the hopefuls vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.

Columnist Jean Johansson doesn't 'know where to start' after SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes made controversial statements on gay marriage and children born out with marriage.

Mail Opinion asks: Do SNP members want a leader who will be straight about their views, even if they sound extreme? Or do they want someone who will leave question marks over their opinion but will try to bring everyone together?

Mr Yousaf is one of three candidates running to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.

KATE Forbes is Scots’ preferred candidate to take over as first minister – with nearly a third of voters praising her performance in government.

THE SNP’s co-operation deal with the Scottish Greens is “worth its weight in gold”, Humza Yousaf has said amid speculation over the pact…

KATE Forbes will hold the first public event of her campaign as she visits a Highland brewery to set out her economic vision.

EXCLUSIVE: Forbes said that having female ministers was to 'ignore God's plan for women'

Edinburgh (AFP) - Three candidates -- two women and a Muslim man -- will battle it out to replace Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, it was announced Friday, in a race already mired in controversy.