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The Latest Breaking News from Kate Forbes

Government too risk-averse on investment, says Forbes

The Deputy First Minister announced she would be standing down at the next election.

The Independent UK

Ministers welcome new loans that will ‘kickstart’ business innovation

RBS said the loans could boost industries across Scotland in areas such as gaming, health technology, life sciences, fintech and robotics.

Evening Standard

Projects that are ‘life-changing and lifesaving’ to receive Government cash

The Proof of Concept fund is providing £2.95 million to 18 university projects to help develop them into commercial endeavours.

Evening Standard

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Kate Forbes backs Labour's military industrial strategy

KATE Forbes has welcomed the UK Government’s new military industrial strategy which promises major state investment in weapons companies.

The National (Scotland)

UK energy future ‘not a binary choice’, says Forbes

The Deputy First Minister hit out at Westminster politicians, who she said are ‘risking the worst of all worlds’.

Evening Standard

'Worst of all worlds': Kate Forbes slams Kemi Badenoch North Sea oil vow

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has slammed Kemi Badenoch's vow to extract all North Sea oil as "the worst of all worlds".

The National (Scotland)

'Disastrous' Labour and Tories to blame for Reform UK defections, Kate Forbes says

Kate Forbes has responded to the latest defections to Reform UK, saying that Labour and the Tories have "nothing to offer" the people of…

The National (Scotland)

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11 Scots language projects receive £650,000 funding boost

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has announced funding to help support the Scots language – which she said is a “treasured part” of…

The National (Scotland)

Forbes says GDP figures ‘encouraging’, despite slower growth than UK overall

Scotland’s economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of the year – below the 0.3% rise seen across the UK as a whole.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly taps into SNP discontent over party’s future

Her critics have reacted with fury but some in party feel nostalgia and ‘sense of loss for independence movement’

The Guardian - UK

I have no intention of reshuffling Cabinet before election, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he has “no intention” of reshuffling his Cabinet ahead of the Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland)

Swinney has ‘no intention’ of reshuffling Scottish cabinet before May election

First Minister John Swinney said he would not change his cabinet team, despite a number of members confirming they will not run next year.

Evening Standard

Ian Blackford's decision signals the rise of a new younger generation of politicians

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, who announced in June 2023 that he did not intend to stand for reelection to his Ross, Skye, and…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes not barred from Summerhall, venue confirms

An arts venue has said it has not banned Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes from the building after a row over her speaking at an event.

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

Kate Forbes not banned from Summerhall building, venue says

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was a guest at a Fringe event held at the Edinburgh venue.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon defends Kate Forbes amid Fringe venue banning row

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she does not agree with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes being banned from a major venue at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford decides not to stand for Holyrood after 'careful reflection'

Ian Blackford has announced he will not stand as a candidate in next year's Holyrood election

Evening Standard

Sturgeon: I do not agree with Forbes being banned by Fringe venue

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has been banned by the Summerhall venue because of her views on trans rights.

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The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes faces ban from major Scottish arts venue over trans views

A MAJOR Scottish arts venue has indicated that Kate Forbes won’t be allowed back due to her views on trans issues.

The National (Scotland)

'Oh, no': Kate Forbes has perfect response to Scottish Tories' membership offer

“OH, no.” That is a perfectly normal response to being approached by Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay ...

The National (Scotland)

'I am not a quitter': Kate Forbes opens up on decision to stand down at election

KATE Forbes has insisted she is “not a quitter” after announcing she would not be standing for re-election.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the SNP’s future: cracks are beginning to show

Editorial: Scotland’s ruling party has lost two charismatic women in Kate Forbes and Mhairi Black. The future offers both rewards and dangers

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford to give shock return in Kate Forbes seat 'careful consideration'

IAN Blackford has revealed he is giving “careful consideration” to making a dramatic return to frontline politics ...

The National (Scotland)

Could, and should, the SNP move left without Kate Forbes? Pollsters have their say

KATE Forbes announcing she will step down next year has sent shockwaves around Scotland's political establishment ...

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes doesn't rule out return to politics after shock decision to stand down

KATE FORBES has hinted at a return to politics in around 20 years ...

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