We will know on Monday March 27 the name of Nicola Sturgeon’s successor. The pro-independence Scottish Prime Minister announced her resignation in mid-February. The two favorites are the Minister of Health, Humza Yousaf (rather seen as a progressive), and that of Finance, Kate Forbes, a practicing Christian and conservative. Meeting with some Scots who are not always passionate about the countryside.
With our special correspondent in Edinburgh, Emeline Wine
The campaign mainly revolved around social issues. Kirsten doesn’t want Kate Forbes, the anti-gay marriage finance minister, to win: If someone wants to practice their religion at home, it is completely legitimate. But for me, it is incredibly dangerous, in our time, to put in power someone who opposes the fundamental rights of all. If we were talking about race and not gay marriage, no one would support her! »
Nationalist voter, retired, Anthéa finds for her part that the candidate defends Scottish sovereignty, facing her main opponent, the Minister of Health: “ She says things that make sense: for the fishermen, for the rural communities of the west of Scotland, for the islands and the Highlands. She seems financially responsible. And then Humza Yousaf made such a mess in the public hospital. »
The election, reserved for the 70,000 incarcerated members of the Scottish National Party (SNP), did not thrill the Scots in general. David does not know a single candidate. And for him, none can come close to the outgoing Nicola Sturgeon. ” I didn’t agree with everything, he said, but she did what she said, and that commands my respect. She seemed to have her job at heart, not to do politics for her own interest. It’s sad to see her go. The future-ex-Prime Minister did not support any of the candidates for her succession.
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