Inverness MP Drew Hendry signals support for Kate Forbes in SNP leadership race

MP Drew Hendry appears to have signalled his backing to Kate Forbes in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister and leader of the SNP.

Tweeting this afternoon, the Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey member described Ms Forbes’ announcement video as a “powerful message and a great start to her campaign.”

He went on to say: “We will miss the brilliant Nicola Sturgeon, but it is also exciting to think how we could have such a capable yet relatively young leadership, with a fresh perspective, at both Holyrood and Westminster.”

Support has been flowing in for Ms Forbes with several cabinet colleagues – including Ivan Mckee and Tom Arthur – all announcing their backing.

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