I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views - Forbes
Summary
Kate Forbes, a former Scottish National Party (SNP) minister, said she was likely to win the SNP leadership in 2023 until she shared her personal views on gay marriage, which were based on her Christian faith. Despite losing to Humza Yousaf, she said she gained public respect for standing by her beliefs and faced criticism within her party for speaking at a conference with right-wing figures.Key Facts
- Kate Forbes was considered a strong candidate ("slam dunk") for SNP leadership in 2023.
- She lost the leadership contest to Humza Yousaf.
- Forbes revealed she would have voted against same-sex marriage but would not try to repeal the law.
- She is a member of the Free Church of Scotland and expressed conservative views on issues like families and abortion.
- Forbes said she was advised to hide her views but chose to be honest, which earned her public support.
- Some SNP members disagreed with her speaking at a conference alongside right-wing politicians like Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson.
- The conference discussion noted she faced unfair treatment because of her Christian beliefs.
- Forbes said she received thousands of messages supporting her right to express her conscience, even when people disagreed with her views.
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