The Latest Breaking News from Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes most popular to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, shows poll of SNP supporters

Nearly one-third Scots favoured Forbes, putting her ahead of rivals Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Kate Forbes sets out plan to unite Scottish independence movement

SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes has set out her plan to unite the independence movement by reaching out to fellow Yes parties and organisations.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023

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

Poll of SNP supporters puts Forbes ahead in race to be next first minister

Scots who voted SNP in 2021 were questioned about their views on the leadership contest.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Humza Yousaf signs up to major hustings event as pressure builds on Kate Forbes

HUMZA Yousaf has become the second candidate bidding to be SNP leader to sign up to the “first major hustings” of the race.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 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