Kate Forbes’ views on children born outside marriage mean she can no longer hope to be taken seriously as a contender to become the next leader of the SNP.
She is entitled, the same as everyone in Scotland, to freedom of speech and religion. No one is arguing that Forbes should not be allowed to make her voice heard on the issues that are important to her.
But legitimate questions can also be asked about whether it is appropriate for someone with such outdated views to lead a socially liberal party in 2023.
