The decision to bring Kate Forbes back into the Scottish Government Cabinet has prompted criticism from the Greens and some SNP members.
John Swinney is to meet with equality campaigners after concerns were raised over his decision to appoint Kate Forbes as Deputy First Minister.
The group added: "At a time when the LGBTQ+ community - especially trans people - face unprecedented violence and attacks both within and outwith politics, more needs to be done to reassure the community - and to assure that the SNPs legacy of fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is not undermined." The Scottish Greens co-leader, who was sacked from Government last month, asked if her return to the Cabinet this week signalled a return to "the repressive values of the 1950s".
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