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Island communities ‘aggrieved’ that ferries remain undelivered – Forbes

The SNP leadership contender said the situation is ‘completely unacceptable’.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

SNP leadership challengers urge party chief Peter Murrell to publish membership data

ASH Regan has written to SNP chief executive Peter Murrell asking him to release key information about the party’s membership and the leadership…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023

Kate Forbes pledges to 'refresh' Scottish Government if she wins SNP leadership race

Forbes, the finance secretary, has struggled to win endorsements from senior SNP parliamentarians compared to Humza Yousaf.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023

JK Rowling says she knew her views on trans issues would make Harry Potter fans 'deeply unhappy'

The world famous author claims that despite an enormous backlash, there were "a tonne of Potter fans that were grateful that I said what I said".

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023

The post-Sturgeon SNP is washing its dirty linen in public. That could be the best thing for it

The combative contest means issues are being discussed, the independence debate has been normalised and possible leaders are being tested, says journalist and campaigner Lesley Riddoch

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

Frontrunners in SNP leadership race vow to eradicate poverty

Independence vote trails tackling poverty and improving NHS in candidates’ policy priorities at BBC leadership debate

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes clash again in final TV debate of SNP leadership race

The two frontrunners in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon took differing views on the future of a controversial recycling scheme due to start in August.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Scotland can be independent in five years, say SNP candidates

The three candidates appeared in a debate on the BBC on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

All SNP leadership rivals claim Scotland can 'be independent in five years'

ALL three SNP leadership candidates have claimed that Scotland can be independent within five years if they are elected party leader and first…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023

Greens intervene in SNP contest after Kate Forbes' conversion therapy comments

Patrick Harvie has said there is “no such thing as non-coercive conversion practices” following comments made by SNP leadership candidate Kate…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023