News from Kate Forbes

Highland MSP urges constituents to respond to Gender Recognition Act consultation

Kate Forbes MSP has urged her constituents to respond to a Scottish Government consultation about proposed reforms to the Gender Recognition Act. 

Kate Forbes MSP hails ‘remarkable night for SNP’

Kate Forbes MSP has hailed the general election result in Scotland as a “remarkable night for the SNP”. 

Kate Forbes MSP welcomes confirmation of loan scheme for remote rural areas

Kate Forbes MSP has welcomed confirmation from the Scottish Government that loans have been offered to hill and upland farmers and crofters to provide them with financial support and certainty in the New Year.

Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch has most community-owned assets in Scotland

Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch has the joint highest number of community owned-assets of all the Scottish Parliament constituencies, according to a new Scottish Government report.

Highland Council to increase foster carer payments following pressure from Kate Forbes MSP

Kate Forbes MSP has welcomed Highland Council’s decision to increase its foster carer payments following her own campaign for improvements earlier in the year.