She says she wants to distance herself from the current 'messaging from SNP-Green government'
She says the Highlands is often not treated as favourably as some parts of the Central Belt
He gave his view on the SNP HQ crisis, ring-fencing and thanked The Inverness Courier for the debate
That is despite one questioner watching his wife die as he waited for an ambulance
Iona MacDonald joined Highland News and Media last summer. Here, the 17-year-old shares her experience of the debate as part of the social media team
The SNP leadership hopefuls were given an opportunity to cross-examine each of the other prospective leaders at Friday's Highland debate
Around 200 people attended the event to hear the candidates being questioned on matters that affect the Highlands and Moray.
The next First Minister was quizzed by the audience at the Inverness Courier Leadership Debate last night.
Last night's Inverness Courier Leadership Debate was met by a range of positive responses on social media.
We sought to place the Highlands and Moray firmly on the political agenda after years of neglect
