Claim Humza Yousaf supporters were bussed in denied as ‘conspiracy theory’

Humza Yousaf has been accused by one of his party rivals of bringing in supporters by bus to bolster his backing at the hustings.

He dismissed the claims as a “conspiracy theory”. It is the latest exchange in a bruising week for the party with the three candidates exchanging barbs and insults during televised debates.

Ash Regan, the former community safety minister and the outsider in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon, said there were “a lot of serial attendees” at party hustings that are taking place across Scotland for local members.

A source on her campaign said this was a result of a concerted effort by the party hierarchy and allies of the health secretary to swing the crowd in his favour. “They