The Latest Breaking News from Kate Forbes

SNP unity died during STV leadership debate and the party now faces a divided future

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon said last night's tense debate turned into an ugly contest between three leadership rivals.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

SNP leadership debate shows a party at war with itself

Ferocious STV battle reveals fissures within Scottish National party as Forbes, Yousaf and Regan trade blows

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

SNP leadership candidates trade personal blows in televised debate

Kate Forbes clashed with fellow frontrunner Humza Yousaf over his track record in first of four debates to decide Sturgeon’s successor

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023

SNP leadership hopefuls challenged to support Alba's indyref2 bids

SNP leadership hopefuls have been urged to support Alba’s attempts to secure a second referendum in Westminster, if they are successful.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

All SNP leadership hopefuls commit to conversion therapy ban in Scotland

ALL three SNP leadership candidates have committed to a ban on conversion therapy in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Scottish Tories intervene in SNP leadership race with claims of 'anti-media' attacks

THE Scottish Conservatives have intervened in the SNP leadership race, accusing the candidates of “hysterical” attacks on the media.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Forbes wants to ‘scale up’ medical student numbers if she becomes first minister

She said she would talk to universities about increasing places for Scots to study medicine.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Angus Robertson backs Humza Yousaf in the race to be next SNP leader

The Scottish Constitution Secretary cited Mr Yousaf’s willingness to ‘take on the Tories’ as a reason for his endorsement.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Business leaders tell Sturgeon that Deposit Return Scheme is ‘destined to fail’

Open letter to the First Minister and those looking to replace her states that pressing ahead with its introduction is 'reckless'

Insider UK · Mar 7, 2023

SNP at a crossroads as leadership candidates gear up for first TV debate

TV cameras will further expose the gulf between the competing visions of the main contenders

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023