Being a mum is harder than being deputy first minister, says Kate Forbes
Summary
Kate Forbes, a member of the Scottish Parliament, announced she will leave politics in 2026 because she finds motherhood more challenging than her political role. She stated that managing her government job, a young family, and commuting was too difficult. Forbes has chosen to focus on her family instead of running in the next Scottish election.Key Facts
- Kate Forbes is an MSP for Skye, Lochaber, and Badenoch.
- She plans to leave the Scottish Parliament in 2026.
- Forbes was the first woman to deliver a Scottish Budget.
- She became the first Scottish minister to take maternity leave in 2022.
- Forbes highlighted difficulties balancing work and family, despite claims of the parliament being family-friendly.
- Several female MSPs are leaving Scottish Parliament for family reasons.
- The Scottish Parliament's creche services only operate for limited hours.
- Forbes has emphasized that being a mum is harder than her previous role as deputy first minister.
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