Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP
Summary
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has announced she will step down at the next Holyrood election, choosing to focus on her family. She will remain as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) until May 2026. Forbes has a history of serving in various roles, including as Scotland’s first female finance secretary, and plans to continue supporting her party.Key Facts
- Kate Forbes will leave her position as Deputy First Minister after the next election.
- She plans to spend more time with her family after stepping down.
- Forbes was first elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2016.
- She served as Scotland's first female finance secretary starting in 2020.
- Forbes narrowly lost the SNP leadership race to Humza Yousaf in 2023.
- She will continue to serve as an MSP for the next nine months.
- First Minister John Swinney praised her contribution to public life.
- Forbes plans to support her party in the upcoming election and campaign for Scottish independence.
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