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Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage

The Finance Secretary said she wouldn’t have backed the legislation had she been voting at the time.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Scots split on independence but agree Nicola Sturgeon was right to quit, poll finds

INDEPENDENCE remains on a knife-edge and most Scots think Nicola Sturgeon was right to step down as first minister, a new poll has revealed.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023

Kate Forbes admits she would have voted against gay marriage 'as a matter of conscience'

The finance secretary cited the example of German leader Angela Merkel who voted against similar legislation.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Kate Forbes: Women should not be in fear when attending abortion clinics

The Finance Secretary made the pledge as she announced her bid to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Who is Kate Forbes? The finance secretary aiming to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

Kate Forbes is one of three candidates to become the next First Minister.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon? New SNP leader to be announced on Monday

Mr Yousaf is set to become Scotland’s youngest first minister and also the first ever person from a minority ethnic background to hold the post

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2023

Where the SNP leadership candidates stand on independence strategy

THE three candidates in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister have begun setting out their stalls as the leadership…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023

Kate Forbes says she wouldn't have 'voted for Scotland's gender reforms'

Forbes told the BBC that she had "significant concerns" about self-identification for transgender people in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023

Kate Forbes says gender reforms 'not a priority for the people of Scotland'

The finance secretary said she had "significant concerns" about legislation that would have made it easier for people to self-identify their gender.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Humza Yousaf emerges as frontrunner to replace Nicola Sturgeon

Scottish health secretary has promised to uphold outgoing first minister’s socially progressive agenda

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023