Two SNP leadership candidates call JK Rowling a ‘national treasure’ Kate Forbes and Ash Regan describe author, who opposed Nicola Sturgeon’s gender recognition reforms, as ‘brave’ in TV debate The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023
SNP candidates say referendum is the price of support for a Labour government THE candidates to succeed Nicola Sturgeon have said the price of SNP support under their leadership for a minority Labour government after the next… The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023
Referendum the price of SNP support for Labour government, candidates say A Sky News debate on Monday was a less tense affair than previous televised clashes. The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Ash Regan was savaged during the latest SNP leadership debate but remains key to the outcome If the backbencher is eliminated after the first round of voting, her supporters could hand victory to Humza Yousaf or Kate Forbes Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023
SNP leadership hopefuls asked to speak at coronation day pro-independence rally THE SNP leadership candidates have been invited to speak at an independence rally timed to coincide with the coronation. The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023
Scots believe SNP candidates would be worse than Nicola Sturgeon, poll suggests The poll was released in the hours after voting in the SNP leadership race opened. The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Support for Scottish independence at just 39%, poll suggests The poll also said that 52 per cent of the public believed Scotland would still be part of the UK in 2033. Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023
Support for Union eight points ahead in latest independence poll SUPPORT for the Union has grown and is now eight points ahead of support for independence, according to the latest polling on Scotland’s future. The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023
I would shift Scottish independence campaign into 'fifth gear' says Humza Yousaf HUMZA Yousaf has said he would shift the campaign for independence into “fifth gear” if he wins the SNP leadership, following a suggestion… The National (Scotland) · 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
Tories ask permission to include Forbes attack in party political broadcast The Scottish Tories want to make use of the Finance Secretary’s scathing attack on her SNP leadership rival, Humza Yousaf. The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Kate Forbes's SNP criticisms to be used in Tories' next party political broadcast THE Scottish Conservatives have said they intend to use Kate Forbes's attacks on the SNP government's record in their next party political… The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023
Voting opens to select new SNP leader and Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan vying to succeed Nicola Sturgeon who quit last month The Guardian - UK · 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
The Independent UK · 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 Guardian - 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 National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023 Humza Yousaf vows to halve Scottish female prison population if he becomes FM Yousaf claimed that despite his previous efforts, the Scottish Government has failed to make a “substantial dent” in the female prison…
Insider 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
Glasgow Live · Mar 13, 2023 Glasgow's £3.5million wage bill for politicians with Sturgeon city's highest earner The £3.5million earned by Glasgow politicians in a year is made up of eight MPs, 15 MSPs and the 85 councillors at Glasgow City Chambers, with wages ranging from £163,229 to £19,571.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023 Humza Yousaf: Indy Scotland should look at breaking with royals in first five years WITH the SNP leadership campaign well under way, and candidates having set out fresh details, we sat down with hopeful Humza Yousaf to dig into…
Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023 Voting for SNP leadership contest opens Health secretary Humza Yousaf, finance secretary Kate Forbes and former communities minister are standing for the leadership.
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Voting gets under way in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon Ballots are being sent out on Monday to SNP members to choose their party’s new leader, who will then become the next Scottish first minister.
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Yousaf to say SNP ‘cannot afford leader who pulls us off’ progressive path Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan are in the running to be Scotland’s sixth first minister, with voting in the contest to start on Monday.
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 I would be upset with staff if they put work before family, says Yousaf The race looks set to result in the first instance of a first minister with young children.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2023 In Full: Business for Scotland's 10 questions for SNP leadership hopefuls GORDON MacIntyre-Kemp, the chief executive of the pro-Yes group Business for Scotland put 10 key questions to the SNP leadership candidates, seeking…