The former Westminster leader’s comments came just 24 hours after SNP president Mike Russell said Scottish independence cannot be secured in the immediate future amid the ongoing police investigation into party finances.
The SNP has been urged to “come together” by its former Ian Blackford now the party has selected Humza Yousaf as First Minister.
He said: “I actually think, when I look over the course of the first few days of the leadership of Humza, he’s made a number of very positive announcements.” Top news stories today He added: “If we look at support for independence, it’s still hovering around about or close to the 50% level.
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