SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes hits back at John Swinney in gay marriage row
Kate Forbes has hit back at Scotland's deputy first minister, who questioned whether her stance on gay marriage made her "appropriate" to be SNP leader.
"So many will wonder why the deputy first minister believes a woman holding Christian views should be disqualified from holding high office in Scotland."A campaign source told the BBC that Ms Forbes intended to "fight on". "I think it is fine if you hold a personal faith, where it becomes relevant in politics is if your faith is influencing how you vote."
Ms Forbes took time out of the spotlight on Wednesday following controversy over a series of interviews earlier this week.The Free Church of Scotland has said it was composed of people "from all political persuasions, some of whom will not share Kate's politics, particularly over an independent Scotland".
Ms Forbes' rivals to replace Ms Sturgeon are Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and the former community safety minister, Ash Regan, who has announced plans to formally launch her campaign on Friday.
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