Forbes in last ditch vote plea to become FM

KATE Forbes released a personal video message yesterday urging undecided SNP members to trust her with their vote.

- PAUL HUTCHEON

She said she is the only candidate who "can reach across the political divide and convince No voters to think again" and that "without achieving that conversion of No voters, Scotland is stuck in an endless constitutional loop".

After launching her campaign on February 20, the SNP leadership hopeful faced a tough first week after admiting she would have voted against gay marriage.

She also faced criticism for hitting out at the record of the SNP Government despite the fact she serves as Finance Secretary.