The Health Secretary warned it was 'unhealthy' for people in other parties to get involved
SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf has accused Alex Salmond of "interfering" in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon. The Health Secretary warned yesterday it was "unhealthy" for people in other parties to get involved - and called on rivals in the race to declare any support from figures in the former First Minister’s Alba party.
“It’s for Ash and Kate to be transparent about their campaigns. I think it’s really important because these questions have been asked, and we know, for example, that people who were previously Alba candidates are now helping with other campaigns.” Salmond became involved in the campaign when questions were asked on why Yousaf missed the final vote on gay marriage in 2014. The Health Secretary had been accused of deliberately skipping the vote after pressure by religious groups - a charge he denied.
Salmond’s comments on equal marriage led to Ian Blackford, the SNP’s former Westminster leader, to say: “I think what you see is Alex Salmond, as a former member of the SNP, trying to stir the pot to some extent, isn’t it?"
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