The Latest Breaking News from Kate Forbes

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

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

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

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes sparked a backlash just hours after announcing her candidacy by telling an interviewer that her conscience wouldn't allow her to vote for same-sex marriages - propelling Humza Yousaf into the driving seat

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

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

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.

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

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