Kate Forbes leaves Scottish government after rejecting demotion from new first minister

A senior source told Paste BN that Ms Forbes, who narrowly lost the SNP leadership race to Humza Yousaf on Monday, was asked to take on the role of rural affairs secretary - a big demotion from her previous role as finance secretary.

Tuesday 28 March 2023 19:31, UK

Kate Forbes has rejected a job offer from Scotland's new first minister Humza Yousaf and will return to the backbenches after serving in government for almost five years.
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