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The Guardian - UK
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Politics
Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks

Kate Forbes elected Scotland deputy first minister despite Green opposition

Kate Forbes John Swinney Greens Patrick Harvie Ross Greer SNP Lgbt Scotland The Scottish Greens
John Swinney walks with Kate Forbes down a corridor at the Scottish parliament in Holyrood; pale wood doorways and window frames are seen to either side of them. He wears a black suit, white shirt and tie, and she wears a black jacket over a skirt which is half bright pink and half red. They both look cheerful.
John Swinney (right) appointed Kate Forbes (left) as deputy first minister to signal that the SNP was shifting back towards the centre ground. Photograph: Lesley Martin/PA

The Scottish Greens have voted against Kate Forbes becoming Scotland’s new deputy first minister in a fresh row over her conservative views on equality.

Ross Greer, a Scottish Green MSP, said that as a gay Christian he was unable to support a minister “who feels there is something wrong with us” and said all seven Green MSPs would oppose her appointment.

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