The SNP leadership race is heating up as potential candidates Kate Forbes and John Swinney are considering running. While a Swinney backer believes he is unbeatable, Forbes is seen as a strong contender if she decides to enter the contest. Forbes has hinted at a bid, emphasizing the importance of member support.
Kate Forbes considering SNP leadership bid https://t.co/zZ5X7S26UG
Kate Forbes considering SNP leadership bid https://t.co/XS2qujbXR0
Watch: Kate Forbes is considering running for leader and claims she has a groundswell of support. She tells me nobody in the SNP has tried to persuade her not to run. https://t.co/xJ21QRBU2a
EXCLUSIVE: One to one interview with Kate Forbes coming live on @SkyNews as she confirms she is considering SNP leadership bid. ➖ “Membership needs to be behind the next leader & process needs to reflect that”. Strong hint a contest is needed ➖Says she has “a lot of support”… https://t.co/DDeCmCXe3Y
Kate Forbes ally says “she won’t run” in the SNP leadership contest, although another supporter insists she’s still “weighing it up”. We’ll find out soon enough.
Who is Kate Forbes, potential SNP leader? https://t.co/i3jodftvxw
SNP leadership process begins… Two most obvious candidates, Swinney and Forbes, are both considering it this evening. Swinney backer tells me they don’t think anyone can beat him in contest & says only real contender would be Forbes, should she decide to run… https://t.co/Dsqlj1dZeg