Kate Forbes, a prominent figure in the Scottish National Party (SNP), has been making headlines due to her stance on various political issues. She has been vocal about urging Humza Yousaf to abandon the legal battle to reform Scotland's gender recognition laws. Additionally, Forbes, a former SNP leadership candidate, has been critical of Yousaf's lack of a "big vision" for the country. Moreover, she has been involved in the recent rejection of Scotland's legal challenge to reform gender recognition laws by the Court of Session, which allowed the UK government to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.
Kate Elizabeth Forbes, born on April 6, 1990, is a Scottish politician who serves as the Member of the Scottish Parliament for the constituency of Skye, Lochaber, and Badenoch since 2016. She has been a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and has held various positions within the party. Forbes has also served as the Cabinet Secretary for Finance in Scotland since February 17, 2020. Known for her strong political views and active involvement in key debates, Forbes continues to play a significant role in shaping Scotland's political landscape.
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John Swinney is announcing his first cabinet after being officially sworn in as first minister.
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The search is currently on to find a new leader for the SNP and Scotland following Humza Yousaf's resignation.
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Humza Yousaf should abandon the legal battle to reform Scotland’s gender reform laws, Kate Forbes, the former SNP leadership candidate, says.
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