Calls for calm as SNP leadership battle continues

Nicola Sturgeon said soon after she quit as First Minister of Scotland she wanted a “thoroughly positive” debate between potential successors.

Kate Forbes, the bookies’ favourite until just days ago, apologised for remarks made to this programme about same-sex marriage, while her rival Humza Yousuf was forced to defend his record as Health Secretary.Meanwhile, the third candidate Ash Reegan, whose campaign launches tomorrow, had to explain why she has hired a close aide who previously accused Ms Sturgeon of a cover-up.

C4Ciaran If a strong woman like Nicola Sturgeons leaves politics after fighting against the Tories what hope is there for this country anymore?

C4Ciaran He loves her

C4Ciaran C4Ciaran chasing Ash around the Scottish parliament should have had the Bennie Hill soundtrack playing in the background. Comedy gold! 👏

C4Ciaran Yusuf is a declared 'progressive'. The so-called 'conservative' doesn't seem to have any courage of her convictions about trans and gay marriage. The public is being ill-served by these globalist politicians.

C4Ciaran No Her potential successors aren't treated equally One is harassed within an inch of her life and the other gets a free pass

C4Ciaran it's become very clear that the SNP politicians in Sturgeons clutches & under her control have decided that Humza is to be the next leader,because then her secrets, cover ups & failures will remain that way...the division & anger will remain & incompetence will worsen

C4Ciaran At least spell Ms Regan's name correctly...

C4Ciaran AshReegan's responses show you how unsuited she is to the role. Ill advised, unprepared and weasel ..... running away.

C4Ciaran Ffs, your man is chasing the candidates around, quoting every Tom, Dick and Harry, to try to generate a tabloid headline. And your overall take is that it’s not the positive contest the First Minister had envisaged? 😂😂😂

C4Ciaran How dare you post this tweet - it’s shameful.. The candidates have been perfectly civil so far - You’ve been the one causing trouble.

C4Ciaran This man decided to invade Ash Regan's personal space and then blocked her path with his body. Is this acceptable Channel 4?

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