Is religion making a comeback? The Scottish Nationalist Kate Forbes used to face criticism for her conservative Christian views, but is now experiencing general acceptance.
The politician who is proud to ‘do God’
Rising star: Kate Forbes (above) is set to be Deputy First Minister of Scotland, insiders said yesterday. Glossary
SNP - The Scottish National Party, a Scottish political party which advocates for Scottish independence.
Tony Blair - Tony Blair was the leader of the Labour party. He was British prime minister from 1997 to 2007.
Alastair Campbell - A former journalist and political strategist, who was a spokesman for British prime minister Tony Blair.
Presbyterian - A type of Protestant Christianity founded in Scotland.
Free Church of Scotland - A conservative evangelical church in Scotland. It is Calvinist.
Clergy - Religious officials who lead activities for worshippers, especially in the Christian church.
Controversy - Public disagreement.
Russell Brand - An English actor and comedian. In 2023, he was accused of sexual assault.
Riven - Split apart.
Secularisation - A transition from a religious to a non-religious state.