The next leader of the party and our country will be Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan
The result of the bruising SNP leadership contest will be announced at Murrayfield Stadium this afternoon.Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan have been locked in a bitter contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon after she said last month she would be quitting.The race has been a tumultuous affair, with dramatic resignations and acrimonious clashes between the candidates during live TV debates.
Outgoing leader Sturgeon has defended the situation, saying the SNP is going through “some growing pains”. Scottish politics He quit with immediate effect after the party initially rubbished reports that its membership had dropped by 30,000 – with the then-SNP head of communications Murray Foote dismissing the claims as “drivel”.
In a bad-tempered STV debate, Forbes attacked Yousaf, saying he would be a “continuity candidate” when the party desperately needs change.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Next SNP leader to be named following five-week contestAsh Regan, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes will find out their fate as the results of the SNP leadership contest is revealed.
Read more »
New SNP leader and Scottish first minister set to be revealed after bitter contestHumza Yousaf, Ash Regan and Kate Forbes have been campaigning for weeks in a bid to become Scotland's first minister and the SNP's new leader. The winner will be announced this afternoon.
Read more »
New SNP leader and Scottish first minister to be revealed after bitter contestHumza Yousaf, Ash Regan and Kate Forbes have been campaigning for weeks in a bid to become Scotland's first minister and the SNP's new leader. The winner will be announced this afternoon.
Read more »
SNP leadership race: Five key challenges Scotland's new first minister will face as Sturgeon's successor set to be announcedNicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation sparked an explosive leadership contest with Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and former community safety minister Ash Regan all in the running for the top job.
Read more »
Princess Kate hits the supermarket in skinny jeans and £8 earringsThe Princess of Wales made a trip to UK supermarket Iceland to meet with Richard Walker, rocking a Zara blazer, skinny jeans and £8 earrings from Accessorize
Read more »
Inside George, Charlotte and Louis's 'normal' upbringing Kate and William wantDespite living in a palace and attending some of the biggest UK events, Prince William and Kate Middle strive to give their three kids the most normal lives possible
Read more »