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Kate Forbes says she will continue SNP leadership campaign after backlash

First minister hopeful lost backers and was fiercely criticised after saying she would have opposed equal marriage legislation

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023

SNP leadership candidates urged to outline vision for independent 'Scotland 2050'

THE SNP leadership candidates are being urged to outline their vision for an independent “Scotland 2050” and avoid the danger of the party…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023

Would-be Scottish leader under fire over gay marriage stance

A front-runner to become Scotland’s next leader is fighting to keep her campaign alive amid a backlash over her opposition to same-sex marriage

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Kate Forbes still running for FM ‘at the moment’ amid controversy over her views

The Finance Secretary has attracted criticism after she said she would not have voted for same sex marriage.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

SNP leadership hopeful Kate Forbes says it's wrong to have children out of marriage

Kate Forbes has already sparked a backlash after saying she wouldn't have supported same-sex marriage, and followed that up by saying having children out of wedlock "would be wrong according to my faith"

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid?

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, both below 40, are standing to succeed Sturgeon.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2023

SNP leadership hopeful Kate Forbes insists having children outside of marriage is 'wrong'

The finance secretary has come under increasing pressure to explain whether her socially conservative views would impact on her ability to lead the country.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

UK political leaders’ views on gay marriage, from Rishi Sunak to Keir Starmer

As SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes comes under fire for her views on same-sex marriage, we look at what political leaders across the UK have stood for over the years

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023

Kate Forbes says having children outside of marriage is 'wrong'

KATE Forbes has said she believes having children out of wedlock is “wrong”.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023

Kate Forbes says trans women are 'biological males' as SNP leadership candidate faces more questions

The finance secretary has vowed not to quit the SNP leadership race despite losing the support of many of her supporters in the party.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023