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Where the candidates for SNP leader stand on a range of key issues

THE first full week of the SNP leadership race has been and gone, with the candidates setting out their case for why they should win the top job.…

The National (Scotland)

Watch our full interview with Kate Forbes on independence and key priorities

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has pledged to create a new prospectus for independence which will be written by the party and “not by the…

The National (Scotland)

What is Ash Regan's plan for a 'readiness thermometer'?

ASH Regan faced off against Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and Health Secretary Humza Yousaf at a hustings in Fife on Friday night, taking questions…

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SNP leadership candidates set out visions for decentralised government

The SNP leadership candidates have outlined their visions for greater decentralisation of government, including breaking up Highland Council and…

The National (Scotland)

‘Absolutely no substance’ to opponents’ independence plans, says Regan

The SNP candidates took part in the third hustings in Inverness on Saturday.

The Independent UK

The full list of SNP hustings and televised leadership debates

The SNP leadership hustings started in Cumbernauld on Wednesday, kicking off a jam-packed schedule for Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf would scrap alcohol advertising ban consultation if he becomes First Minister

EXCLUSIVE: Yousaf told the Record that concerns raised by businesses meant that a rethink was required on how to regulate alcohol advertising.

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Leadership race finally becoming contest of ideas after surprise Sturgeon resignation

Record View says Kate Forbes has positioned herself as the pro-business candidate while Humza Yousaf has been unafraid to question his own time in government.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf calls for 'equity stake' in next ScotWind round at second hustings

HUMZA Yousaf has said that Scotland should have an “equity stake” during the next round of ScotWind seabed leasing.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf leads in first poll of SNP members' leadership preferences

HUMZA Yousaf leads in the latest poll of SNP members' voting preferences for the party's leadership contest.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf has narrow lead over Kate Forbes in SNP leadership race, poll finds

One third of SNP members said they were still undecided on who should take over from Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record

Yousaf: Leadership candidates need space to oppose SNP policies in election

Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan are in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister.

The Independent UK

Sky News set to host live SNP leadership debate with FIFTEEN events now confirmed

Sky News are set to host a live SNP leadership debate on the day ballots open for party members.

The National (Scotland)

Forbes pledges timetable to dual A9 by June

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth said last month the 2025 deadline to dual the road between Inverness and Perth was ‘simply unachievable’.

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Transferring powers to hold referendum ‘crucial’ to Yousaf independence strategy

The SNP leadership hopeful will hand the decision on which election should be used as a ‘de facto’ referendum to SNP members.

The National (Scotland)

Fergus Ewing backs Kate Forbes – with comparison to his mother, Winnie

SENIOR SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has backed the leadership bid of Kate Forbes, comparing her to his mother.

The National (Scotland)

Gillian Mackay wants 'nitty-gritty' detail on FM candidates' abortion views

GREEN MSP Gillian Mackay has urged SNP leadership candidates to speak to her directly about the “nitty-gritty” detail of her Safe Access Zones…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes pledges to get A9 dualled as quickly as possible

KATE Forbes has pledged to publish a revised timetable for dualling of the A9 if she is elected First Minister.

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Insider UK

Swinney to step down as Deputy First Minister

He is set to join the backbenches once a new leader is confirmed

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.

The Independent UK

Ewing backs Forbes for SNP leadership with comparison to mother Winnie

He praised the Scottish Finance Secretary’s ‘honesty, bravery, integrity’.

The Independent UK

Forbes: We have not underestimated challenge of housing Ukrainians in Scotland

Kate Forbes is one of three candidates vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister and SNP leader.

The Guardian - UK

SNP leadership rivals likely to tear up Nicola Sturgeon’s main policies

Divisions open up in party as candidates challenge policies such as drinks deposit scheme and gender recognition reforms

Daily Record

Alex Salmond claims Humza Yousaf skipped gay marriage vote due to 'religious pressure'

Yousaf, the frontrunner in the SNP leadership race, insisted his non-vote was being "dragged up" for political reasons by "people who are supporting other candidates".

The Independent UK

Forbes supports Sturgeon’s plans for post-independence Scottish currency

She said Scotland should stick to using sterling until it is economically viable to move to a new currency.

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