Humza Yousaf has defended "progressive" SNP policies like gender reform and insisted they have brought the party within "touching distance" of achieving independence.
The health secretary kicked-off his campaign to become Scotland's next First Minister with a speech today at Clydebank Town Hall, where he received a standing ovation from his supporters, including two fellow Cabinet ministers.
And he admitted he had "concerns" over Nicola Sturgeon's plan to use the general election as a de facto referendum on Scottish independence.
