The politicians running to replace the first minister tore each other apart in this week's TV debate. Will they tear the party apart too? Whatever happens will affect the whole of the UK and Sky News will soon be putting the candidates to the test.
, hosted by STV, exposed just how deep those divisions are. A party that used to be known for its discipline put on a very different display.
He is the 'continuity candidate' in this race, publicly backed this week by the SNP's former Westminster leader Angus Robertson, but the blunt accusation from his leadership rival is that Mr Yousaf's ambition to be Scotland's next leader isn't matched by his competence or ability to do the job. The third candidate in the race is Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern MSP, who hit the headlines last year when she resigned from Nicola Sturgeon's government. The outside candidate, Ms Regan is trying to connect with SNP members who want more focus on independence.
Could Ms Regan's role in this contest, and that of her supporters, be to help put a block on the SNP establishment choice?Nicola Sturgeon's decision to stand down is the end of an era, and the big question for whoever wins this race is whether they can even approach the success Ms Sturgeon commanded at the ballot box when the new era of leadership begins.
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