It's Okay, Kemi, She Has Apologised.

Equalities minister defends Kate Forbes over gay marriage beliefs.

Staff writer   23 February 2023 DT.

  

(Photo: STV)

Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch has said she will not condemn SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes over her views on same-sex marriage.

Speaking at a Politico event, Badenoch said that while she felt differently on the issue, she understood the religious perspective and that to stop people from being able to express it would be "overly draconian". 

Forbes, Scotland's finance minister and a committed Christian, has come under pressure over her views since announcing her bid to become the next SNP leader following Nicola Sturgeon's resignation.