New First Minister, Same “Progressive” Agenda

A man the same age as me is the new First Minister of Scotland. Politicians, like policemen, are getting younger. It was the result that the SNP hierarchy wanted, but I can’t say I’m thrilled by it.

Some might think that is because I write as a Christian and Humza Yousaf is a Muslim. Many Christians, however, would be more enthusiastic about Mr Yousaf, if like Kate Forbes, his faith shaped his politics more rather than less! Forbes, in line with her faith, was open about her opposition to same-sex marriage. Yousaf supports it, despite skipping the vote on it due to ‘pressure from the mosque’ (according to former Health Secretary Alex Neil). Concern among Christians about Mr Yousaf is not about his faith but that he is the continuity candidate – pushing the exact same ‘progressive’ social agenda as Nicola Sturgeon. To read the rest of this article, written by Rev. Stephen Steele for a local paper, click here.