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Kate Forbes: I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views

Kate Forbes, the former Scottish National Party (SNP) minister, has revealed that she was initially regarded as a clear favorite to secure the party leadership until her personal views on gay marriage came to light. Forbes, who served as deputy first minister, narrowly lost the 2023 SNP leadership race to Humza Yousaf, amid criticisms focusing…