Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall spoke to SNP members before last night's leadership hustings in Cumbernauld.
The health secretary was the first of the three SNP leadership candidates to make his opening speech at the party's first hustings event.
"We need to sell the dream of independence, let people know how it could change their lives for the better." "She proved herself when she delivered the Budget at the last minute. She's still capable of pulling off a surprise."As Forbes made her way to the entrance of the theatre, the front of the queue burst into applause."I'll be honest, I'm still in shock that Nicola Sturgeon has resigned," she said.
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