Highlands MSP Kate Forbes enters race to replace Nicola Sturgeon
The SNP finance secretary will return from maternity leave early in the contest to be the next first minister of Scotland
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
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The SNP finance secretary will return from maternity leave early in the contest to be the next first minister of Scotland
The three have put their names forward to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.
The 32-year-old will return from maternity leave early in the contest to be the next first minister of Scotland
Some potential contenders have already made their ambitions clear.
Ms Somerville currently holds the position of Education Secretary.