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Ian Blackford to give shock return in Kate Forbes seat 'careful consideration'

IAN Blackford has revealed he is giving “careful consideration” to making a dramatic return to frontline politics ...

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Could, and should, the SNP move left without Kate Forbes? Pollsters have their say

KATE Forbes announcing she will step down next year has sent shockwaves around Scotland's political establishment ...

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Kate Forbes doesn't rule out return to politics after shock decision to stand down

KATE FORBES has hinted at a return to politics in around 20 years ...

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Forbes calls for change for parents in politics after decision to quit

The Scottish Deputy First Minister announced on Monday she would not seek re-election.

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What Kate Forbes's exit means for future SNP leadership hopefuls

HOURS after Kate Forbes announced she was stepping down as an MSP at the next election, two people who may have expected to face off against her in…

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From rising star to Deputy First Minister – Kate Forbes' career as she stands down

KATE Forbes was seen as one of the rising stars in the SNP and was frequently touted as a future party leader, but has now announced she will be…

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SNP set for fresh Holyrood selection contest in key seat as Kate Forbes steps back

THE SNP are set to run a fresh selection contest in the wake of the news that Kate Forbes will not stand for Holyrood in 2026 ...

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SNP minister rebukes journalist over Kate Forbes resignation claim

AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has called out a Scottish political journalist over an article written in the wake of news that Kate Forbes will leave…

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Scottish Labour react to Kate Forbes standing down at election with potshot at SNP

SCOTTISH Labour have claimed Kate Forbes standing down at the election is a sign that “the writing is on the wall” for the SNP.

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'Totally gutted': SNP politicians and members react as Kate Forbes to stand down

SNP politicians and members have expressed shock at the news that Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

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Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said she does not wish to ‘miss any more of the precious early years of family life’.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood in 2026 – read her resignation statements in full

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has announced that she will not stand in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

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Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down from Holyrood next year

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

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Massive offshore wind farm approved by Scottish Government

Developers say the capacity of the project could be enough to power every home in Scotland twice over.

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Grangemouth closure hits Scottish economy, figures show

The refinery changed into an import terminal earlier this year.

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New Glenfinnan bus service launches in bid to tackle viaduct overtourism

A NEW bus service has been launched to Glenfinnan in a bid to ease overtourism in the Highland village made famous by the Harry Potter films.

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Kate Forbes calls for action on Brexit damage as Scotland's economy shrinks

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has highlighted “difficult global trading conditions” as new figures showed Scotland’s economy shrank for…

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Scottish Enterprise to keep funding Israel-linked arms firms, Kate Forbes says

SCOTTISH Enterprise will continue giving public money to firms providing Israel with weapons, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has confirmed

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Scotland's 'bucking international trends' on investment. Is that a good thing?

BILLIONS of pounds are set to flow out of Scotland due to foreign investment figures celebrated by the Scottish Government ...

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Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

The new policy came into effect on Friday.

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Scottish Government removes WhatsApp from all official devices

THE SCOTTISH Government has removed WhatsApp and other messaging apps from official devices.

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First new distillery in Scottish region in more than 100 years opens its doors

THE first new distillery to open in Inverclyde for more than a century has filled its first oak cask as it opens its doors for business ...

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Kate Forbes pledges to ‘leave no stone unturned’ to help save Alexander Dennis jobs

SCOTLAND'S deputy First Minister has pledged to “leave no stone unturned” to secure a future for the workers at risk of losing their jobs at…

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BAE given £9.2 million to create 300 shipbuilding jobs by Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has awarded BAE Systems more than £9 million in funding towards a training and skills academy to help create 300 jobs

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MSPs pass bill giving Gaelic and Scots official status in Scotland

MSPs have passed a bill which gives the Gaelic and Scots languages official status in Scotland ...

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