And he has told leadership candidates Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf that the next first minister must be in favour of Scotland’s place in the European Union and Nato.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/stewart-mcdonald-snp-ian-blackford-scotland-westminster-b2297811.html

Ash Regan, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes ahead of the leadership debate.

Source: https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fixing-potholes-across-caithness-means-giving-local-councils-307382/

Both her successor, Humza Yousaf, and Kate Forbes, the former finance secretary, have said this week that they did not delete any WhatsApp texts.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/23900083.herald-view-covid-inquiry-reveals-mistrust-mismanagement/?ref=rss

Humza Yousaf has been a minister for years, Kate Forbes holds one of the key jobs in the Scottish cabinet.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-64702474?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

If Nicola Sturgeon couldn’t fix our economy, how is Kate Forbes going to fix that economy?

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23377821.sarwar-snp-leadership-candidates-not-calibre-sturgeon/?ref=rss

I refer to the recent comments from Kate Forbes that we actually need to train more doctors.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/politics/23379611.training-many-doctors-nurses-urgently-required/?ref=rss

“I’ve not spoken to Kate Forbes about a formal offer yet.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23418583.shona-robison-becomes-deputy-first-minister/?ref=rss

Kate Forbes has pitched herself to SNP members as a “first minister for a new decade” in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/national/23364061.scotland-needs-first-minister-new-decade-says-forbes/?ref=rss

Kate Forbes has rejected a job offer from Scotland's new first minister Humza Yousaf and will return to the backbenches after.

Source: https://www.onenewspage.com/n/Front+Page/1zpks0sbep/Humza-Yousaf-elected-by-MSPs-as-Scotland.htm

“Kate Forbes is economically very talented and that is suitable for the political climate just now – I think that is appealing outwith the party for the cost of living crisis.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23380440.six-snp-members-react-partys-leadership-contest-far/?ref=rss

Kate Forbes may well have damaged beyond repair her bid to become SNP leader and First Minister.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23339458.kate-forbes-snp-place-religion-politics/?ref=rss

Kate Forbes said: “I am hugely grateful to have the backing of my friend and colleague Fergus Ewing for my leadership campaign.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/fergus-ewing-throws-his-weight-behind-kate-forbes-as-leader-305350/

Kate Forbes said in a debate that affordable housing “is under immense pressure in Scotland”.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/david-sutherland-new-first-minister-should-listen-to-the-ca-308175/

Kate Forbes said in another: “Freeports don't fit into the Green transition.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/23380677.unwelcome-advice-next-leadership-hustings/?ref=rss

Kate Forbes wanted to remain as finance secretary.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/5573146/kate-forbes-snp-finance/

Kate Forbes was indeed more popular than Mr Yousaf with the general public during the contest.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/23429458.lesley-riddoch-snps-new-gang-15-face-uphill-task/?ref=rss

Kate Forbes would have been a popular choice as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs.

Source: https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/news/eddie-gillanders-kate-forbes-might-have-been-right-person-t-308628/

Mr Yousaf is up against Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and former community safety minister Ash Regan as the SNP carries out its first leadership contest for almost two decades.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23367885.angus-robertson-backs-humza-yousaf-race-next-snp-leader/?ref=rss

Ms Sturgeon will remain in office until the SNP elects a new leader; so far, three candidates – Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf – have announced their intention to run for the position.

Source: https://www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/2023/02/23/reaction-to-first-minister-nicola-sturgeons-resignation/

Other politicians tipped to take part include SNP MSPs Fergus Ewing, Michelle Thomson and Kate Forbes, as well ex Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/brian-cox-pulls-out-alex-30533213