Scottish Home Rule Executive Minister of Finance, Kate ForbesAfter the pro-independence leader’s unexpected resignation last week, he submitted his candidacy on Monday to replace Nicola Sturgeon, led by the National Party of Scotland (SNP, in English) and as prime minister.
Forbes, 32, who is currently on maternity leave, recorded the following in a video he shared on his social media account: “our nation“it is at an important crossroads” because “the choices we make in the coming weeks” will have a “deep impact” on “our and our children’s futures”.
“I can’t stand behind me and watch our nation get disappointed. way of self-determination. “Our little independent neighbors are enjoying richer, fairer and greener societies.”
Orphaned by the mighty leadership of the charismatic Sturgeon, the SNP and nationalist movement reassured it was needed. “someone who can unite them” through a figure like him, whom he describes as “unifying”, “close to” and willing to “listen” so that “every member feels valued and can contribute”.
“To achieve independence, we must choose competent, strong leadership, the type of leadership I can offerAdded Forbes.
If he won this succession race, he would become the youngest leader in Forbes SNP history. declared religiosity directly conflicts with some progressive establishment policies regarding the rights of homosexuals and transsexuals.
He also submitted his candidacy Humza Yusuf, However, he is at the head of the Health portfolio in the regional government, whose current position is questioned, which has not passed the peak of its popularity due to the crisis affecting the national health service (NHS, English).
But you can wave your flag. A diverse and inclusive Scotland As the leading leader of the Muslim community in the British state and an advocate for other ethnic minorities.
Senior, on his behalf AngusRobertson, One of the possible candidates, who, as he explained on his Twitter account, refused to run in these primaries this Monday because of “family commitments”.