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Kate Forbes loses endorsements after equal marriage comments

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 National (Scotland)

Minister refuses to say if she will quit again over Brexit

A minister repeatedly refused to say if she would resign over Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal for Northern Ireland on Tuesday as the Prime Minister faces a growing backlash from Eurosceptic Tory MPs.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes refuses to quit SNP leadership race following storm over gay marriage comments

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

Daily Record

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Kate Forbes' SNP leadership bid 'sinking' after backers desert her over same sex marriage opposition

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

Daily Record

Brexit explained: Will Tory ministers QUIT over Rishi Sunak's new Northern Ireland deal?

Rishi Sunak is racing to get an agreement on a new Brexit deal, but loud-mouthed Eurosceptic Tory MPs have warned the Prime Minister that they will revolt if he fails to deliver on their demands

Daily Mirror

Kate Forbes: Gay marriage row hits frontrunner to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

Forbes says she would have voted against gay marriage because of religious beliefs – but opponents say she’s destroyed hopes of SNP leadership

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak warned Brexit deal row ‘may see ministers quit’

‘The strategy hasn’t worked,’ says minister warning of resignations over protocol

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New leader of Liverpool Council will earn thousands less than if they were Mayor

Concerns have been raised about a review of parking permits for councillors

Liverpool Echo

Kate Forbes must back equality for all in her bid to become First Minister

Record View says comments by Forbes saying she would have voted against gay marriage pose serious questions about her fitness to lead her party.

Daily Record

What the papers say – February 21

The family of Nicola Bulley’s ‘worst fears’ have been confirmed.

The Independent UK

Conversations needed soon on Stormont reform, says former NI secretary

Changes to the Good Friday Agreement settlement might be required to reflect the changing electoral landscape, Brandon Lewis has said.

The Independent UK

'Labour must make a pledge to provide free school meals for all children'

We know uncaring Tories won’t do anything, but why isn’t Labour promising to make universal free school meals a manifesto commitment to clinch a General Election and give Britain a fresh start?

Daily Mirror

Top SNP leadership candidates split over LGBT+ rights

Kate Forbes says she does not support self-identification for trans people and would not have voted for same-sex marriage

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf takes swipe at Kate Forbes over equal marriage position

HUMZA Yousaf has taken a swipe at Kate Forbes as the SNP leadership race heats up.

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Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage

The Finance Secretary said she wouldn’t have backed the legislation had she been voting at the time.

Tribune News Service

UK’s Sunak lobbies Conservative lawmakers to back looming Brexit deal

LONDON — Rishi Sunak began an outreach effort to win support from Conservative rebels for a post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland after weeks of talks with the European Union.

The National (Scotland)

Scots split on independence but agree Nicola Sturgeon was right to quit, poll finds

INDEPENDENCE remains on a knife-edge and most Scots think Nicola Sturgeon was right to step down as first minister, a new poll has revealed.

The Guardian - UK

What stage are Brexit negotiations at between Rishi Sunak and the EU?

As the PM faces the biggest challenge of his premiership, Tory divisions are coming to the fore

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Daily Record

Kate Forbes admits she would have voted against gay marriage 'as a matter of conscience'

The finance secretary cited the example of German leader Angela Merkel who voted against similar legislation.

The Independent UK

Two-thirds of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon stepping down is the ‘right decision’

Pollsters at Savanta have released new research, carried out after Nicola Sturgeon annoucned she is to quit as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

SNP policy chief fears for party's deal with Greens if Kate Forbes becomes FM

KATE Forbes becoming First Minister would “inevitably” see the governing agreement with the Scottish Greens get torn up, the SNP’s policy…

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson told by his No10 aide to 'back off' so Rishi Sunak can sort Brexit mess

Guto Harri, who was Boris Johnson's director of communications in Downing Street, urged the former PM and his allies to 'let the people in charge try and nail' a deal on Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland

Daily Mirror

Bungling Tories use photo of woman who confronted PM over NHS in 'achievements' brag

The Conservative website, in a section headed 'our achievements', features a photo of Rishi Sunak with patient Catherine Poole - who famously told him to 'try harder' over nurses' pay

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes would have 'voted against gay marriage' in the Scottish Parliament

SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes has said she would have voted against gay marriage in Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak’s Brexit fix: PM risks a Tory war he may lose

Editorial: The Conservative party leader needs to fight to get a deal on the Northern Ireland protocol

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