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Kate Forbes: Extra-marital sex is also wrong says SNP frontrunner against gay marriage

‘Sex is for marriage and that’s the approach that I would practise’, the SNP leadership hopeful told Sky News

The Independent UK

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

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"

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Do not bring nuclear energy plants to Scotland, SNP tells new minister

The SNP urged the UK Government to consider renewables as a better alternative to the country’s short-term energy needs.

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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People of faith must be respected in any conversion therapy ban, says Kate Forbes

THE views of people of faith must be respected in any legislation which seeks to ban conversion therapy in Scotland, according to SNP leadership…

The National (Scotland)

SNP hopeful Kate Forbes on backfoot in row over gay marriage

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said her campaign to replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister is “absolutely not over” despite a backlash over her equal marriage views.

Evening Standard

De facto referendum plan 'not out of the question', says Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf said a de facto referendum on Scottish independence is 'not out of the question'

The National (Scotland)

Why did Humza Yousaf miss the Scottish Parliament's final equal marriage vote?

GAY marriage has been hailed as one of the Scottish Parliament’s proudest achievements – but it is still a sticking point for some MSPs.

The National (Scotland)

BBC told to stop 'minimising Scotland' after humbling Jeremy Vine Brexit correction

THE BBC have been urged to stop “minimising the significance of Scotland and the SNP” after issuing a humbling correction to a Brexit blunder on…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes defiant despite backlash over equal marriage views

Politician hoping to become SNP leader says public are ‘longing for a politician to answer straight questions with straight answers’

The Guardian - UK

Kate Forbes says campaign ‘not over’ as MSPs withdraw support amid backlash

Ms Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan are running to become SNP leader and First Minister.

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The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes loses endorsements after equal marriage comments

KATE Forbes has said her campaign to become Scotland’s next first minister is “absolutely not over” amid a row on her equal marriage views.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes refuses to quit SNP leadership race following storm over gay marriage comments

The finance secretary said the public was "longing for a politician to answer straight questions with straight answers".

Daily Record

Kate Forbes' SNP leadership bid 'sinking' after backers desert her over same sex marriage opposition

A party insider said the first day of Forbes’ campaign had been a “car crash”, adding that she was “sinking fast”.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes: Gay marriage row hits frontrunner to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

Forbes says she would have voted against gay marriage because of religious beliefs – but opponents say she’s destroyed hopes of SNP leadership

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Trade associations unite against alcohol advertising ban

Meanwhile, Conservatives warn of business 'armageddon' should the Deposit Return Scheme go ahead as planned

Daily Record

Kate Forbes must back equality for all in her bid to become First Minister

Record View says comments by Forbes saying she would have voted against gay marriage pose serious questions about her fitness to lead her party.

The Guardian - UK

Top SNP leadership candidates split over LGBT+ rights

Kate Forbes says she does not support self-identification for trans people and would not have voted for same-sex marriage

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf takes swipe at Kate Forbes over equal marriage position

HUMZA Yousaf has taken a swipe at Kate Forbes as the SNP leadership race heats up.

The Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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.

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