The Health Secretary said that it was 'a sign of strength' that a 'giant' of the independence movement was supporting him.
Humza Yousaf has said that he his campaign has "momentum" as he welcomed John Swinney's backing in the SNP leadership race before the polls open on Monday.
Yousaf told BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show: "It's sign of strength, that somebody who is the giant of our movement, indisputable that he is seen as a titan of a movement, who has campaigned for independence for, I think, over four decades, has trusted me to build on our progressive agenda and also trusted me to deliver independence."And of course, that coming just before the ballots drop in boxes and letter boxes across the country, I would urge our members to listen to...
He said: “For the last 40 years, I’ve had the privilege to be supported by members to serve at the heart of the Scottish National Party and our SNP Government. “Humza is best placed to lead our party because he will strengthen the SNP as a force for progressive change in Scottish politics. “He’s put his heart and soul into all the work he’s done within the party to make the SNP an inclusive political party.Swinney announced earlier this month that he will be standing down as Deputy First Minister once a new leader is elected.
The Scottish Mail on Sunday reported that Southampton-based polling firm Mi-Voice has been given the names of 78,000 members and expects only 54,000 to vote.
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