A third of Scots think Kate Forbes is best candidate to be next First Minister

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Meanwhile, 18 per cent backed Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf as the best candidate

A third of Scots think Kate Forbes is the best candidate to be Scotland’s next first minister, according to a new poll.

Panelbase also found that Forbes was the most popular of the three candidates among those who voted for independence in 2014 and those who voted for the SNP in both the 2019 Westminster election and the 2021 Scottish Parliament ballot.It questioned 1,013 people across Scotland, with the research taking place between Tuesday March 7 and Friday March 10.

Kelly said: “At least as far as the general public is concerned, it appears Forbes’ robust approach in debating Humza Yousaf has paid very handsome dividends.” With 1,037 people questioned between Wednesday, March 8 and Friday, March 10, the poll found support for Scottish independence was at 45 per cent with 53 per cent backing staying in the UK.Founding partner at Charlotte Street Partners Malcolm Robertson said: “Kate Forbes clearly has greater appeal among the public at large on key issues such as health, education and the economy.

 

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