The Latest Breaking News from Kate Forbes

SNP MSPs to 'vote against' Kate Forbes as First Minister over same sex marriage row

EXCLUSIVE: A senior SNP source told the Record that up to six MSPs would struggle to vote for Forbes even if she became SNP leader.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023

Kate Forbes takes early lead in poll of SNP voters' leadership preference

THE first poll of the views of SNP​ voters on their party’s leadership contest has found most don’t know who they will back – but there is…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023

Nominations close in SNP leadership race

Nicola Sturgeon’s successor will be announced on March 27.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Wes Streeting challenges SNP leadership favourite for missing key gay marriage vote

‘Everyone knows Hamsa Yousaf was in the Scottish Parliament that day,’ says Streeting

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

SNP contest timeline gives next FM 'leeway' to decide on Section 35 legal challenge

Each SNP leadership candidate so far has had a different view on how to deal with the row with Scottish Secretary Alister Jack using a Section 35…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023

SNP’s Kate Forbes issues apology in bid to reset leadership campaign

Forbes promises to protect the rights of all, while rival Humza Yousaf is criticised over hospital backlogs

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

Kate Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but won't quit SNP leadership race

The finance secretary has attempted to reset her leadership campaign after several of her backers withdrew their support.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Yousaf does not rule out cabinet position for Forbes

Nominations close for the SNP leadership race on Friday.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon says SNP leadership candidates 'have to expect scrutiny' following storm over Kate Forbes comments

The First Minister has not endorsed any of the three candidates in the running to replace her.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but continues in SNP race

The Scottish Finance Secretary came under fire after she said she would not have voted for equal marriage.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023