Kate Forbes hails 'honourable' Humza Yousaf as SNP MSPs encourage her to stand

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The former finance secretary said Yousaf is 'an honourable man' who 'cared passionately' about Scotland.

Kate Forbes has refused to address whether she will run for the SNP leadership in her first statement since Humza Yousaf resigned as First Minister.

Yousaf beat Forbes in the SNP leadership contest with 52 per cent of the vote after the second round.The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch is considered one of the frontrunners to replace him. "He is an honourable man, who displayed dignity and humility today. I wish him and Nadia well with their impending new arrival in the summer."Former SNP leader and ex-deputy first minister John Swinney has said he is considering putting himself forward.

 

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