Kate Forbes
Forbes warns of moves if tax increased
The deputy First Minister was speaking at a fringe event at the SNP conference in Edinburgh.
Forbes hits out at UK Government as winter fuel payments limited in Scotland
She confirmed the Scottish Government’s new pension age winter heating payment will not be a universal benefit as originally planned.
Forbes’ views on gay marriage are extreme and archaic, says ex-MP Black
The former MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South said the Deputy First Minister’s views risked alienating young people.
Incumbent on SNP to change after election defeat, says Kate Forbes
The Deputy First Minister said she does not believe there needs to be a change in party leadership.
Prime Minister and Scottish First Minister held ‘constructive’ talks on economy
Sir Keir Starmer met John Swinney at Bute House in Edinburgh as part of his first UK tour following the General Election.
Forbes speaks of ‘heartbreak’ as Labour rejects independence talks
The Deputy First Minister warned Labour of the ‘peril’ of ignoring Scottish voters if her party won a majority of seats on Thursday.
Women should not be told to shut up, Forbes says amid Tennant comments row
The Scottish Deputy First Minister made the remarks on LBC’s Tonight With Andrew Marr show on Wednesday night.
Forbes: Next UK government must cut VAT to help businesses
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister will make the call during a campaign trip to Glasgow on Friday.
Forbes: UK migration policies are biggest challenge to Scottish economic growth
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister accused both Labour and the Tories of spreading an anti-migration rhetoric.
Kate Forbes pledges SNP will protect Scottish salmon industry
The Deputy First Minister will visit the largest haulage company for the Scottish salmon and seafood industry.