News from Kate Forbes

Highland MSP becomes first woman to deliver Scotland’s Budget statement

Last week Kate Forbes MSP made history by becoming the first-ever female politician and first Gaelic-speaker to deliver the Budget statement in either the Scottish or Westminster Parliaments.

Dingwall MSP set for talks with supermarket giant over overnight fuel access

Kate Forbes MSP is set for talks with a supermarket giant Tesco following recent concerns over 24-hour access to fuel at its Mart Road superstore in Dingwall.

Roof raised for Reece! Successful £60k crowdfunder means terminally ill six-year-old can remain at home

Work on a purpose-built pod for a terminally-ill Highland boy – who is completely blind and can only say ‘mummy’ – is to begin immediately after a successful £60,000 crowdfunding campaign.

Kate Forbes MSP welcomes Tory and Labour u-turn as crucial rates schemes saved

Kate Forbes MSP has welcomed a u-turn from the Conservatives and Labour as they joined the SNP by voting to save crucial rates schemes worth £20 million that benefit almost 11,000 Highland businesses.

Dingwall MSP urges supermarket giant to restore 24-hour fuel access

Dingwall MSP Kate Forbes is urging supermarket giant Tesco to restore 24-hour fuel access to its Mart Road superstore after its petrol station stopped selling fuel overnight.