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Kate Forbes said women should not be church ministers and blasted 'feminist-power arguments'

EXCLUSIVE: Forbes said that having female ministers was to 'ignore God's plan for women'

Daily Record

Ex-SNP minister questions Yousaf’s ‘backbone’ for top job in Scottish politics

Alex Neil said the MSP had asked not to take part in a vote on same-sex marriage after pressure from his mosque.

The Independent UK

Mhairi Black accuses Kate Forbes of 'intolerance' and 'alienating swathes of the population' over same sex marriage opposition

Black, who got married to her wife Katie last year, said she had been 'incredibly hurt' by Forbes' comments.

Daily Record

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Senior SNP MP ‘incredibly hurt’ by Forbes comments on same-sex marriage

Mhairi Black said allowing religion to dictate how to vote on policy is a display of ‘intolerance’.

The Independent UK

Mhairi Black accuses Kate Forbes of 'intolerance' in attack on leadership bid

MHAIRI Black has accused Kate Forbes of “intolerance” because of her stance on equal marriage – saying the Finance Secretary had “alienated…

The National (Scotland)

Three candidates will battle to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister

The SNP has confirmed that Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan have all met the threshold for their leadership bids to go forward

Daily Mirror

SNP leadership hopeful defends private school decision by saying she is a 'mother first'

The Daily Record asked Ash Regan about a decision that first came to light in 2015

Daily Record

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Could SNP and Green MSPs block Kate Forbes from becoming first minister?

A SMALL number of SNP MSPs wouldn’t vote to allow Kate Forbes to become first minister should she win the party’s leadership contest, according…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes: What is the Free Church of Scotland and what are its beliefs?

Scottish finance secretary current favourite to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

The Independent UK

Scotland should have tolerance as ‘ruling ethic’ – SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

Ms Forbes is running to be Scotland’s next first minister but has come in for criticism over her religious beliefs.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes most popular to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, shows poll of SNP supporters

Nearly one-third Scots favoured Forbes, putting her ahead of rivals Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes sets out plan to unite Scottish independence movement

SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes has set out her plan to unite the independence movement by reaching out to fellow Yes parties and organisations.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSPs to 'vote against' Kate Forbes as First Minister over same sex marriage row

EXCLUSIVE: A senior SNP source told the Record that up to six MSPs would struggle to vote for Forbes even if she became SNP leader.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes takes early lead in poll of SNP voters' leadership preference

THE first poll of the views of SNP voters on their party’s leadership contest has found most don’t know who they will back – but there is…

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

SNP nominations to close with leadership result announced next month

Three candidates are expected to appear on the ballot paper to replace Nicola Sturgeon

The Independent UK

Nominations close in SNP leadership race

Nicola Sturgeon’s successor will be announced on March 27.

The Independent UK

Poll of SNP supporters puts Forbes ahead in race to be next first minister

Scots who voted SNP in 2021 were questioned about their views on the leadership contest.

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting challenges SNP leadership favourite for missing key gay marriage vote

‘Everyone knows Hamsa Yousaf was in the Scottish Parliament that day,’ says Streeting

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The Guardian - UK

SNP’s Kate Forbes issues apology in bid to reset leadership campaign

Forbes promises to protect the rights of all, while rival Humza Yousaf is criticised over hospital backlogs

Daily Record

Kate Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but won't quit SNP leadership race

The finance secretary has attempted to reset her leadership campaign after several of her backers withdrew their support.

The Independent UK

Yousaf does not rule out cabinet position for Forbes

Nominations close for the SNP leadership race on Friday.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon says SNP leadership candidates 'have to expect scrutiny' following storm over Kate Forbes comments

The First Minister has not endorsed any of the three candidates in the running to replace her.

The Independent UK

Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but continues in SNP race

The Scottish Finance Secretary came under fire after she said she would not have voted for equal marriage.

The National (Scotland)

'I feel heartsore': Kate Forbes releases statement on 'hurt' caused by equalities row

KATE Forbes has said she feels “heartsore” that she has caused “hurt” to people after saying she would have voted against equal marriage in…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon responds to Kate Forbes equal marriage row

NICOLA Sturgeon has said Scotland “is a socially progressive country” amid a row over SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes’s comments on equal…

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