Kate Forbes elected Scotland deputy first minister despite Green opposition
by Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks from World news | The Guardian on (#6MP9J)
Fresh row erupts over Forbes's conservative views on equality - but appointment is approved by narrow majority
The Scottish Greens have voted against Kate Forbes becoming Scotland's new deputy first minister in a fresh row over her conservative views on equality.
Ross Greer, a Scottish Green MSP, said that as a gay Christian he was unable to support a minister who feels there is something wrong with us" and said all seven Green MSPs would oppose her appointment.
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