New SNP leader and Scottish first minister to be revealed after bitter contest
The contest has been bitter and fractious with the candidates, two of whom are serving cabinet minister, trashing and attacking their own government's record.
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes questioned the competence of her rival Mr Yousaf, the health minister, live on a television debate. Ms Forbes lost a huge amount of support from SNP politicians after admitting on TV she would have voted against gay marriage. She also told Sky News her strong Christian faith meant it wasMr Yousaf, who criticised Ms Forbes for her comments, then came under scrutiny after questions were raised about why he missed the final, historic vote on gay marriage at Holyrood in 2014.
due to pressure from religious groups. This accusation, which he denied, dogged the first few weeks of his campaign.
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