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Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes Not Seeking Re-Election





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Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has announced she will stand down from Holyrood at the next Scottish election in May 2026. She will remain as Deputy First Minister until then…

In a public letter to First Minister John Swinney published this morning, Forbes says she is focusing on her family life:

“Dear John,

After careful thought over the summer recess, I have informed the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch Constituency Association today that I intend to step down from the Scottish Parliament at the next election.
It has been an incredible privilege to serve the people of the Highlands since 2016 as the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch. In that time, I have also been grateful for the opportunity to serve in Government, initially as Minister for Public Finance, then as Cabinet Secretary for Finance and more recently as Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic.

I am in no doubt about the scale of my duties as a local representative, an activist and campaigner, and a Government Minister. Quite rightly this job entails long days far from home, constant attention and total dedication. As I consider the upcoming election and the prospects of another term, I have concluded that I do not wish to seek re-election and miss any more of the precious early years of family life.

I remain wholly supportive of you today just as when I backed you to be Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland, and I will continue to serve my constituents and the public with diligence over the next year. I look forward to campaigning for the SNP at the next election, to return you as First Minister for another term and lead Scotland to independence.”

Forbes came second to Humza Yousaf (remember him?) in the SNP leadership race to replace Nicola Sturgeon two years ago. A lifetime ago in politics…

 

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