John Swinney, Scotland’s new first minister, has appointed Kate Forbes as deputy first minister and economy secretary. Shona Robison has stepped down as deputy first minister but will remain in cabinet handling finance and local government. Watch in for more details!

Kate Forbes appointed deputy first minister of Scotland

Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan are the three candidates running to lead the Scottish National Party and become First Minister of Scotland, replacing Nicola Sturgeon.

Scotland's ruling party SNP to announce new leader

About a week after Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation from the top post, the country's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has thrown her hat in the ring saying she will run for the SNP leadership.

Scotland's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announces bid for first minister after Sturgeon's resignation

The global political landscape is changing. More young women have risen to positions of power in the recent years. 32-year-old Kate Forbes is tipped to be the next First Minister of Scotland, right after her maternity leave. Molly Gambhir reports.

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Kate Forbes appointed deputy first minister of Scotland

Scotland's ruling party SNP to announce new leader

Scotland's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announces bid for first minister after Sturgeon's resignation

Gravitas: The extraordinary rise of young women in politics