As a Christian, Kate Forbes’ views on climate are what matters most to my generation

In the race to become Scotland’s new First Minister, research says the candidates shouldn’t be focussing on sex and gender but the future of the planet, says Laura Young

Here in Scotland, there’s been one topic dominating conversation over the past couple of weeks: can you be deeply religious – or at least follow a religion that holds conservative views on some of the biggest issues of our day – and hold a top government job?

For some, the answer is no: you should never mix religion and politics, and any personal views should be kept out of decision-making. For others, it’s impossible to separate religious beliefs that are integral to how a person sees the world – from how they vote to how they make decisions about legislation.