Iain Dale challenges Kate Forbes on her views about gay rights as she commits to defend the rights of all to 'live and love without fear' including LGBT people and people of faith
The former Scottish finance secretary told Iain Dale: "I strongly believe as First Minister I will build on what I did as Finance Secretary which is to govern for all for all of Scotland because I believe every single individual is equal."
When challenged on her church's views, Iain Dale, who is a gay man, asked Forbes to clarify her views on whether homosexuality is sinful. She added: "I will defend your rights to live and to love without fear and that applies to all minorities' rights to live and love without fear." Forbes views on LGBT issues has been a major attack line for her opponents during the SNP leadership campaign after she admitted that she would've voted against the legalisation of gay marriage almost a decade ago.
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