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The poll also found that the majority of those who expressed a view had safety concerns around the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, which was passed by MSPs in December and blocked by the UK Government. The reforms would allow trans people to obtain a gender recognition certificate (GRC) without the need for a medical diagnosis. Kate Forbes was the most popular choice to succeed Nicola Sturgeon (Jane Barlow/PA)Ms Sturgeon has said she intends to challenge the UK Government’s use of Section 35 to block the Gender Recognition Reform Bill from becoming law. Just over three-quarters (76%) of SNP voters and 72% of Yes voters said they wanted her to remain. An SNP spokesman said: “Poll after poll consistently shows Nicola Sturgeon is the most popular leader of any political party in Scotland – by a very long way – and this poll is no different.