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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 · Mar 13, 2023

MSPs would face 'wrath' of Scots if they refused to install FM, says Kate Forbes

Forbes was responding to claims made by fellow contender Yousaf that scrapping the Bute House agreement could lead to Forbes or Ash Regan struggling…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023

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 · Mar 13, 2023

Humza Yousaf vows to shift independence campaign into 'fifth gear'

Social security minister Ben Macpherson had said it would take longer than the short or medium term for Scotland to become a successful independent country.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

Fears new East Midlands Mayor role would leave "too much power" with one person

A consultation has been held on plans for devolution in the East Midlands, with widespread agreement with most areas of the current proposals.

Nottingham Post · Mar 13, 2023

Humza Yousaf: I would shift independence campaign into ‘fifth gear’

Leadership candidate Mr Yousaf said he wanted to ramp up activity around independence.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

SNP leadership candidates urged to commit to abortion clinic buffer zones

Concerns that Scotland lagging behind rest of UK as anti-abortion protests continue outside clinics

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

Voting for new SNP leader and first minister gets under way today

Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan also face debate tonight

Insider UK · Mar 13, 2023

'Tory-lite': Nicola Sturgeon slams Labour over criticism of tax system in Scotland

HIGH earners in Scotland pay more tax than their counterparts in the rest of the UK because the SNP has mishandled the economy, Labour’s…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023

'Absolute horror': Tory MP Caroline Nokes says she won't vote for Illegal Migration Bill

The former Immigration Minister is the most high-profile Conservative MP to express concern over the proposals to "stop the boats" as MPs gear up for the first vote in the Commons on Monday

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023