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Nicola Sturgeon successor faces difficult task in leading divided independence movement

The source of the division, senior SNP sources say, is the outgoing First ­Minister’s strategy which they believe has led them up a political cul-de-sac.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Kate Forbes’ religious beliefs could stall her bid to succeed Sturgeon

Despite her rise through Scotland’s political ranks, her views on abortion and same-sex marriage could be problematic for the SNP

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Humza Yousaf 'to stand for SNP leadership' after shock resignation of Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE: A friend of the MSP said the Health Secretary would campaign based on his experience and promise to serve as a "unifying" force for the party.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

Who is Kate Forbes? Defeated SNP leadership candidate to leave Scottish government

Ms Forbes narrowly lost the SNP leadership race to rival candidate Humza Yousaf

Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023

Search begins to find Nicola Sturgeon’s successor - with Kate Forbes and Angus Robertson among potential candidates

SNP national executive committee set to plan leadership contest

Insider UK · Feb 16, 2023

SNP president predicts ‘contested’ election to find Nicola Sturgeon’s successor

Potential candidates to succeed the outgoing First Minister include Angus Robertson, Kate Forbes and John Swinney

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Praise for Nicola Sturgeon from LGBT community as concern is expressed for the future

NICOLA Sturgeon’s resignation comes at a time of great uncertainty for Scotland’s gender reform legislation.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon succession race begins as all eyes focus on John Swinney

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the intentions of the Deputy First Minister are crucial

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

Who is Kate Forbes? The former minister who could replace Humza Yousaf

KATE Forbes could be a contender in the race to replace Humza Yousaf.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon is going. Does that mean the United Kingdom will survive?

The big question posed by the resignation of the first minister is whether this is a watershed moment for Scottish independence, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023