The Latest Breaking News from Kate Forbes

Regan calls for end to ‘mudslinging’ in SNP leadership race

The statement comes as tensions in the SNP race rose.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Ash Regan calls on SNP members to stop 'mudslinging' over Kate Forbes row

Regan, a backbench MSP, is considered a long shot to win the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

SNP leadership candidate appeals for 'calm and end to mudslinging’ in contest

SNP LEADERSHIP contender Ash Regan has appealed for “calm” and an end to “mudslinging” in the contest.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023

Who is Humza Yousaf? The bookie's favourite to be the next leader of Scotland

Yousaf, 37, became the first Muslim to be appointed to the Scottish government in 2012

Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2023

OPINION - Dinosaur Kate Forbes is learning that values do matter in our politics

If a week is a long time in politics, it feels like a lifetime since Nicola Sturgeon resigned. The SNP looked unassailable largely thanks to Sturgeon’s powerful political prowess — but seven days later, the once disciplined SNP is all over the place, largely due to the frontrunner and Finance…

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

ITV This Morning's Philip Schofield weighs in on Kate Forbes controversy

Since launching her leadership bid, the MSP has said in her opinion having children out of wedlock was “wrong” and revealed she would not have supported same-sex marriage in 2014.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

John Swinney 'profoundly' disagrees with Kate Forbes over same sex marriage

The Deputy First Minister said SNP members will soon "make their judgment" on the views expressed by Forbes during the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

‘I profoundly disagree with views of Kate Forbes’, says John Swinney

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

Swinney: I profoundly disagree with views of SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Kate Forbes pledges to defend abortion rights despite personal beliefs

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said she is committed to defending the right to have an abortion.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023