SNP leadership contender Humza Yousaf said his party should not restart the contest following criticism of its handling of a row over membership numbers.However, the Health Secretary conceded that the last 72 hours had been a difficult period for his party.It follows high-profile resignations of media chief Murray Foote and SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, who is First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's husband.

SNP leadership contender Humza Yousaf said his party should not restart the contest following criticism of its handling of a row over membership numbers.However, the Health Secretary conceded that the last 72 hours had been a difficult period for his party.It follows high-profile resignations of media chief Murray Foote and SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, who is First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's husband.