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Path cleared for political survivor and Nicola Sturgeon’s former number-two after main rival steps aside
Scottish National party grandee says he would offer Kate Forbes ‘significant’ job in government if elected
Deputy first minister says he is actively considering standing as SNP prepares to see off no-confidence motion
Finance secretary rejects junior role as parliament confirms Humza Yousaf as first minister
Fractious campaign has been in marked contrast to the tight discipline of Sturgeon’s eight-year tenure
Divisions and complaints about handling of leadership election have wrecked vaunted discipline
Kate Forbes has the greatest appeal among the Scottish public but party heavyweights back her main rival
Kate Forbes may be Scottish voters’ first choice for leader, but the health secretary stands out as firm favourite among SNP supporters
Hostile tone suggests ruling party could struggle to reunite after Nicola Sturgeon’s departure
The debate over Kate Forbes has focused attention on the place of religious beliefs in the public square
Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan secure backing to enter race that risks worsening SNP divisions
Deputy first minister John Swinney says he ‘profoundly disagrees’ with her views on same-sex marriage
Kate Forbes’ difficulties over her same-sex marriage stance reflect deepening leftwing influence on the SNP
Finance secretary’s key backers pull their support over her stance on same-sex marriage
SNP colleagues critical of religious finance secretary’s views on gay marriage
Gender recognition reform bill has significantly affected internal culture of the SNP, exposing party divisions in public
Angus Robertson rules himself out of contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as first minister
Move comes after forecasts of sharp contraction in output this quarter meet ‘economic shock’ criteria
‘We should use all levers to tackle inequality’, says SNP’s Kate Forbes
Rising star stepped in to deliver budget speech after Derek Mackay resigned
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