Humza Yousaf has insisted there is no need for the SNP to restart its leadership contest despite the party being rocked by a spate of high-profile resignations.

The health secretary, who is vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon in the top job against Kate Forbes and Ash Regan, conceded that the contest had been hit with "difficulty" in recent days.

But Yousaf was clear it would not make sense to start from scratch with just one week remaining in the contest.

Asked whether the contest should be started afresh, he said: "No. It’s clear that all three candidates have now said that they have faith in the integrity and all three candidates will respect the outcome of the ballot.

"I’m pleased the other candidates have agreed with my position which I’ve had from the beginning which is that the integrity of the ballot is not in question."

Regan has issued a public plea to SNP HQ to allow members to update or change the vote.

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