Leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf 'honoured' to have support of Moray SNP councillors

SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf has said he is "honoured" to have the support of councillors in Moray.

Mr Yousaf, who's battling Kate Forbes and Ash Regan to become First Minister, has been supported by five councillors in the area.

Graham Leadbitter (Elgin City South), Jérémie Fernandes (Elgin City North), Theresa Coull (Keith and Cullen), John Stuart (Buckie) and Sonya Warren (Buckie) have all backed Mr Yousaf's bid to become leader of the SNP.

Mr Yousaf said: “I am honoured to have the backing of our top class SNP councillors in Moray.

“Throughout my campaign I have discussed with SNP members the need for a new deal for local authorities which is focused on empowering the communities which we serve.

“Every day more and more of our party members are backing my positive campaign to build on the SNP’s progressive platform and to unite and grow support for the wider independence movement.

“As the grassroots candidate in this leadership contest, I want to build the fairer, wealthier and more equal Scotland that we all know is possible.”

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