The Latest Breaking News from Kate Forbes

Forbes pledges timetable to dual A9 by June

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth said last month the 2025 deadline to dual the road between Inverness and Perth was ‘simply unachievable’.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Transferring powers to hold referendum ‘crucial’ to Yousaf independence strategy

The SNP leadership hopeful will hand the decision on which election should be used as a ‘de facto’ referendum to SNP members.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Fergus Ewing backs Kate Forbes – with comparison to his mother, Winnie

SENIOR SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has backed the leadership bid of Kate Forbes, comparing her to his mother.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Ewing backs Forbes for SNP leadership with comparison to mother Winnie

He praised the Scottish Finance Secretary’s ‘honesty, bravery, integrity’.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Forbes: We have not underestimated challenge of housing Ukrainians in Scotland

Kate Forbes is one of three candidates vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister and SNP leader.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

SNP leadership rivals likely to tear up Nicola Sturgeon’s main policies

Divisions open up in party as candidates challenge policies such as drinks deposit scheme and gender recognition reforms

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023

Alex Salmond claims Humza Yousaf skipped gay marriage vote due to 'religious pressure'

Yousaf, the frontrunner in the SNP leadership race, insisted his non-vote was being "dragged up" for political reasons by "people who are supporting other candidates".

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

Forbes supports Sturgeon’s plans for post-independence Scottish currency

She said Scotland should stick to using sterling until it is economically viable to move to a new currency.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

When is the SNP leadership debate on and how to watch - everything you need to know

SNP leader hopefuls Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf will go head-to-head in the latest TV debate as the politicians battle to become Scotland's new First Ministger.

Glasgow Live · Mar 2, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon asked which SNP leadership candidate she 'regrets the most'

Anas Sarwar said the choice Scots were being offered by the SNP to replace Nicola Sturgeon was "woeful".

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023