A live studio audience, a move away from personal attacks and a wide range of policies were on show.
Things are going to change, regardless of who wins this contest.
Ash Regan said the government she had resigned from "isn't in touch with the priorities of people and it seems like the government isn't listening", and talked about ending the partnership deal with the Greens. After a long run of stability under Nicola Sturgeon and indeed Alex Salmond before her, it feels like the direction of the Scottish government is up in the air for the first time in 15 years.Humza Yousaf has accepted the mantle of continuity candidate, looking to continue Nicola Sturgeon's legacyFrankly in order to lead the SNP, they probably need to say that. There may not be much appetite among the membership for pumping the brakes on the campaign now.
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