Kate Forbes to leave government after finishing second in SNP leadership race
1 year, 11 months ago

Kate Forbes to leave government after finishing second in SNP leadership race

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If she had moved to rural affairs it would have been seen as a major demotion, one which Forbes backer and former health secretary Alex Neil branded an “insult and not a real effort to unite”, adding: “A poor start.” Ms Forbes narrowly missed out on the leadership, claiming 47.9 per cent of the vote in the second round. open image in gallery SNP’s Kate Forbes narrowly missed out on the leadership It comes after Mr Yousaf promised he will “argue tirelessly for independence” in his first speech after being voted into the job by MSPs. open image in gallery Humza Yousaf, with Neil Gray and Shona Robison Mr Yousaf said a call has been set up with Rishi Sunak “very soon”, adding: “We have a mandate for a referendum and I will be putting that case forcefully to the prime minister.” Mr Sunak said he is “looking forward to having a dialogue” with Scotland’s new first minister. In his speech to MSPs, Mr Yousaf paid tribute to his predecessor Ms Sturgeon and her deputy first minister John Swinney, who he said had “left a significant legacy”.

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Sturgeon: Yousaf’s decision to dump Greens from government was ‘catastrophic’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sturgeon: Yousaf’s decision to dump Greens from government was ‘catastrophic’

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Former first minister Humza Yousaf to stand down as MSP in 2026
3 months, 1 week ago

Former first minister Humza Yousaf to stand down as MSP in 2026

The Independent  

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Will Swinney make Kate his deputy?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Swinney make Kate his deputy?

Daily Mail  

John Swinney is lining up Kate Forbes as his Deputy First Minister in a desperate attempt to ‘bind together’ his deeply divided party, The Scottish Mail on Sunday can reveal. ‘The problem is that she is so unpopular with some, including many who absolutely cannot and will not tolerate her, that there is a tangible risk that the whole thing …

It's the second SNP civil war! Sturgeon ally John Swinney eyes run at top job to replace Humza Yousaf and prevent 'inappropriate' appointment of anti-gay marriage devout Christian Kate Forbes as natio
10 months, 3 weeks ago

It's the second SNP civil war! Sturgeon ally John Swinney eyes run at top job to replace Humza Yousaf and prevent 'inappropriate' appointment of anti-gay marriage devout Christian Kate Forbes as natio

Daily Mail  

A battle for the soul of the SNP is under way today after Humza Yousaf dramatically quit. Humza Yousaf announced he is resigning after failing to drum up enough support to survive a confidence vote Former SNP leader and long-time Nicola Sturgeon ally John Swinney has been touted as next First Minister. But Kate Forbes could yet throw her hat …

Goodbye to Scotland's answer to Liz Truss: How Sturgeon's short-serving, scooter-crashing, gaffe-prone heir has quit as SNP leader after fewer than 400 dismal days in power - brought down by blind pus
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Goodbye to Scotland's answer to Liz Truss: How Sturgeon's short-serving, scooter-crashing, gaffe-prone heir has quit as SNP leader after fewer than 400 dismal days in power - brought down by blind pus

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf bowed out as SNP leader today after fewer than 400 crisis and gaffe-filled days in charge of the country. Humza Yousaf bowed out as First Minister of Scotland today after fewer than 400 crisis and gaffe-filled days in charge of the country. Mr Yousaf's campaign, however, was not without challenge, with the early part taken up by questions …

Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s leader resigns after a year in power, putting his pro-independence party in peril
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s leader resigns after a year in power, putting his pro-independence party in peril

CNN  

CNN — Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned barely a year into the role after the collapse of his coalition government, a humbling and chaotic departure that throws Scotland’s ruling pro-independence party into chaos. Yousaf’s coalition government fell apart unexpectedly last week when he tore up a coalition agreement with Green Party lawmakers following a spat over climate policy, …

Sturgeon’s legacy: One year since political big fish resigned as first minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Sturgeon’s legacy: One year since political big fish resigned as first minister

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Sturgeon denies being ‘SNP’s Liz Truss’ as she backs new independence strategy
1 year, 5 months ago

Sturgeon denies being ‘SNP’s Liz Truss’ as she backs new independence strategy

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Kate Forbes: I did not want Fergus Ewing to stand alone after SNP suspension
1 year, 5 months ago

Kate Forbes: I did not want Fergus Ewing to stand alone after SNP suspension

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Former SNP spin doctor who stepped down after row made chief executive
1 year, 7 months ago

Former SNP spin doctor who stepped down after row made chief executive

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SNP in disarray as Kate Forbes opens the door for leadership challenge after saying Scotland needs a 'Highlander at the helm' after First Minister Humza Yousaf admits 'people need to have a reason to
1 year, 7 months ago

SNP in disarray as Kate Forbes opens the door for leadership challenge after saying Scotland needs a 'Highlander at the helm' after First Minister Humza Yousaf admits 'people need to have a reason to

Daily Mail  

Kate Forbes has claimed it is time for a 'Highlander at the helm' as she opens the door for another crack at the SNP leadership. In a move set to send shockwaves through Nationalist ranks, the former finance secretary, who lost out on the top job to Humza Yousaf in March, has said she would 'never say never' to running …

Humza Yousaf says ‘real progress’ being made ahead of marking 100 days as FM
1 year, 8 months ago

Humza Yousaf says ‘real progress’ being made ahead of marking 100 days as FM

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Why is the SNP under investigation over its party finances?
1 year, 9 months ago

Why is the SNP under investigation over its party finances?

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SNP treasurer Colin Beattie arrested in party finances probe
1 year, 11 months ago

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie arrested in party finances probe

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‘Hard to believe Sturgeon’ didn’t expect husband’s arrest, says ex-minister
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Hard to believe Sturgeon’ didn’t expect husband’s arrest, says ex-minister

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Ex-Scotland PM Nicola Sturgeon's husband arrested for 'misappropriation' of £600,000 from party fund
1 year, 11 months ago

Ex-Scotland PM Nicola Sturgeon's husband arrested for 'misappropriation' of £600,000 from party fund

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It comes just a week after Humza Yousaf was legally sworn in as Scotland’s sixth first minister - replacing Sturgeon after her shock resignation in February. The SNP’s political opponents have called for full transparency from Yousaf and Sturgeon Edinburgh: In connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party, husband of former PM of …

Forbes plans ‘heavy thinking’ on policy while out of Scottish Government
1 year, 11 months ago

Forbes plans ‘heavy thinking’ on policy while out of Scottish Government

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Former Scottish finance secretary Kate Forbes has said she plans to use her time out of Government to do some “heavy thinking” about policy. The offer was seen by some as an attempt to demote his former leadership rival, but Deputy First Minister Shona Robison said Ms Forbes turned down the job in search of a “better work-life balance”. I …

Nicola Sturgeon laughs off online gossip of affair with French diplomat
1 year, 11 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon laughs off online gossip of affair with French diplomat

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A new chapter: The Hindu Editorial on Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf
1 year, 11 months ago

A new chapter: The Hindu Editorial on Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf

The Hindu  

Scotland has made history in electing as its First Minister Humza Yousaf, 37, who is, as the son of Pakistani immigrants, the first ever Muslim and person of Asian descent to take up the role, and also the youngest leader in that capacity. Mr. Yousaf won 52% of the votes in the SNP leadership contest for running a campaign that …

SNP civil war rages after Humza Yousaf tries to demote Kate Forbes
1 year, 11 months ago

SNP civil war rages after Humza Yousaf tries to demote Kate Forbes

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf was officially sworn in as Scottish First Minister today as the SNP civil war escalated again. Humza Yousaf was accused of 'pouring petrol' on the party by only offering leadership rival Kate Forbes a huge demotion to the Rural Affairs brief Mr Yousaf was sworn in to his new role at the Court of Session in Edinburgh today …

Kate Forbes to leave Government after finishing second in SNP leadership race
1 year, 11 months ago

Kate Forbes to leave Government after finishing second in SNP leadership race

The Independent  

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Humza Yousaf is voted in as Scotland's new First Minister at Holyrood in place of Nicola Sturgeon
1 year, 11 months ago

Humza Yousaf is voted in as Scotland's new First Minister at Holyrood in place of Nicola Sturgeon

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf was voted in as Scotland's new First Minister today amid a furious row with JK Rowling over gender reforms. Mr Yousaf, 37, has pledged to continue a High Court fight to get Nicola Sturgeon's Gender Recognition Reform Bill into law, after it was blocked by Rishi Sunak using devolved powers. In a phone call with Prime Minister Rishi …

MSPs set to back Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s next first minister
1 year, 11 months ago

MSPs set to back Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s next first minister

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Who is Humza Yousaf? All we know about SNP politician as he is elected party leader
1 year, 11 months ago

Who is Humza Yousaf? All we know about SNP politician as he is elected party leader

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Scottish independence ‘dead’ after Humza Yousaf SNP win, says Labour
1 year, 11 months ago

Scottish independence ‘dead’ after Humza Yousaf SNP win, says Labour

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Scotland to get 1st Muslim leader as SNP elects Humza Yousaf
2 years ago

Scotland to get 1st Muslim leader as SNP elects Humza Yousaf

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scotland’s governing party elected Humza Yousaf as its new leader on Monday, making him the first person of color and the first Muslim to lead the country of 5.5 million people. Yousaf, who currently is Scotland’s health minister, beat two other Scottish lawmakers in a contest to replace First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. “They couldn’t have imagined, in their …

The overflowing in-tray facing Scotland’s new first minister
2 years ago

The overflowing in-tray facing Scotland’s new first minister

The Independent  

Running a country is a big job – and Scotland’s new first minister will come into the post with an in-tray that is already bulging. One of the initial tasks for the new first minister will be to appoint their cabinet – and with Deputy First Minister John Swinney stepping down alongside Ms Sturgeon, big changes are inevitable. Tackling the …

Who is Kate Forbes? What we know about the candidate as SNP to announce new leader today
2 years ago

Who is Kate Forbes? What we know about the candidate as SNP to announce new leader today

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Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf, or Ash Regan: Contenders in the race to lead Scotland
2 years ago

Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf, or Ash Regan: Contenders in the race to lead Scotland

Firstpost  

Edinburgh: The ruling Scottish National Party elects a new leader on Monday, with the winner taking up the role of first minister in the Scottish Parliament. Kate Forbes was first tipped for the SNP leadership in 2020 after stepping in to deliver the budget with only a few hours’ notice, when finance minister Derek Mackay resigned unexpectedly. Also Read: How …

Scotland set for new leader after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as independence quest stalls
2 years ago

Scotland set for new leader after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as independence quest stalls

Firstpost  

Edinburgh, United Kingdom: A new Scottish first minister will be named on Monday, with the leader facing the daunting task of reviving a faltering independence movement after Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation. ‘Disappointed’ Polling indicates that around 45 per cent of Scots are currently in favour of Scotland leaving the United Kingdom after 55 per cent of Scots rejected such a …

Scotland set for new leader as independence quest stalls
2 years ago

Scotland set for new leader as independence quest stalls

The Hindu  

A new Scottish First Minister will be named on March 27, with the leader facing the daunting task of reviving a faltering independence movement after Nicola Sturgeon's surprise resignation. At her last session in the Scottish Parliament as First Minister on March 23, Ms. Sturgeon said her successor would be either the second woman in the post or the first …

SNP poised to announce Nicola Sturgeon replacement as contest on knife-edge
2 years ago

SNP poised to announce Nicola Sturgeon replacement as contest on knife-edge

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Scotland’s Sturgeon exits with pride, brickbats from critics
2 years ago

Scotland’s Sturgeon exits with pride, brickbats from critics

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon addressed lawmakers for the last time as Scottish leader on Thursday, expressing pride in her government’s achievements to lessen poverty and inequality – but frustrated in her quest to make Scotland an independent country. Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross alleged that, obsessed with independence, “she divided our country and failed in every mission …

Scottish independence at crossroads in testy SNP leader race
2 years ago

Scottish independence at crossroads in testy SNP leader race

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Scottish National Party is finding Nicola Sturgeon a hard act to follow. Murrell accepted responsibility and quit, saying that “while there was no intent to mislead, I accept that this has been the outcome.” Regan welcomed Murrell’s departure, saying it was “unacceptable to have the husband of the party leader as the CEO.” Forbes said that the …

Forbes says ‘extraordinary turmoil’ in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge
2 years ago

Forbes says ‘extraordinary turmoil’ in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge

The Independent  

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Scotland may ditch monarchy, replace king with elected representative, says SNP leader Hamza Yousaf
2 years ago

Scotland may ditch monarchy, replace king with elected representative, says SNP leader Hamza Yousaf

Firstpost  

For the position of Scotland’s next First Minister and to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, Yousaf is competing against Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and former minister Ash Regan. The winner will be announced on March 27 after the polls Edinburgh: Scotland might consider ditching the monarchy within five years of independence and replace king Charles III with an elected head of the …

Kate Forbes insists she can ‘lead Scotland to independence’ as first minister
2 years ago

Kate Forbes insists she can ‘lead Scotland to independence’ as first minister

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Scotland needs a first minister for a new decade, says Forbes
2 years ago

Scotland needs a first minister for a new decade, says Forbes

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How is the next SNP leader and Scottish first minister chosen?
2 years ago

How is the next SNP leader and Scottish first minister chosen?

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Forbes confident about leadership win despite high-profile Yousaf backers
2 years, 1 month ago

Forbes confident about leadership win despite high-profile Yousaf backers

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Humza Yousaf says only he can keep the SNP in majority government at Holyrood
2 years, 1 month ago

Humza Yousaf says only he can keep the SNP in majority government at Holyrood

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Kate Forbes is top pick to replace Nicola Sturgeon, new poll reveals
2 years, 1 month ago

Kate Forbes is top pick to replace Nicola Sturgeon, new poll reveals

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3 contenders running to replace Sturgeon as Scottish leader
2 years, 1 month ago

3 contenders running to replace Sturgeon as Scottish leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Three members of the Scottish parliament will battle to become leader of the governing Scottish National Party, officials said Friday after the deadline for nominations closed. Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and lawmaker Ash Regan are running to replace First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Forbes was considered the frontrunner, but dented her chances when she …

Nicola Sturgeon says views of next first minister ‘matter’ amid Kate Forbes controversy
2 years, 1 month ago

Nicola Sturgeon says views of next first minister ‘matter’ amid Kate Forbes controversy

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Kate Forbes: Extra-marital sex is also wrong says SNP frontrunner candidate who spoke out against gay marriage
2 years, 1 month ago

Kate Forbes: Extra-marital sex is also wrong says SNP frontrunner candidate who spoke out against gay marriage

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Two-thirds of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon stepping down is the ‘right decision’
2 years, 1 month ago

Two-thirds of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon stepping down is the ‘right decision’

The Independent  

Two-thirds of Scots – and more than half of SNP voters – believe Nicola Sturgeon is right to be stepping down as Scotland’s First Minister, a new poll has shown. The first full poll to be carried out since Ms Sturgeon announced her resignation plans found 67% of people believe she has made the correct decision – with 54% of …

Kate Forbes says campaign ‘not over’ as MSPs withdraw support amid backlash
2 years, 1 month ago

Kate Forbes says campaign ‘not over’ as MSPs withdraw support amid backlash

The Independent  

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SNP: Kate Forbes enters leadership race as Angus Robertson bows out
2 years, 1 month ago

SNP: Kate Forbes enters leadership race as Angus Robertson bows out

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Kate Forbes becomes third candidate in race to be Scotland’s next first minister
2 years, 1 month ago

Kate Forbes becomes third candidate in race to be Scotland’s next first minister

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