The announcement by Kate Forbes that she is to stand down as an MSP at the next election has put the spotlight on who may succeed John Swinney ...

MANY people have asked me about my thoughts on Jeremy Corbyn’s new party. I have responded by saying firstly that I respect Corbyn. He and I are both admirers of Tony Benn and I share many of his ...

The former SNP leader pledged in 2015 "to close the attainment gap completely" but latest exam results show it remains at 17 ...

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has called for a change in how parents in Holyrood are supported after she ...

A reader says freedom of expression should be defended, even if it might offend some people Speaking as someone who is ...

The decision by Kate Forbes to stand down at next year's Holyrood elections is a personal one and reflects her wishes for her ...

Ex-Scottish National Party leadership contender Kate Forbes has been accused of "abandoning the stage" by confirming her ...

A former SNP MP has said the decision by Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood is a “disaster” for her party. Joanna Cherry said the Deputy First Minister was leaving to spend more time with her young family, ...

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the exodus of SNP MSPs shows a lack of confidence that indyref2 will ever be ...

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

Kate Forbes will not seek re-election next year - pointing to the strain her job has on family life. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will stand down as an MSP at next year’s Holyrood election - ...

Scotland's Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has announced she will stand down at next year's Holyrood election.