Kate Forbes

Kate Elizabeth Forbes is a Scottish politician who has served as Deputy First Minister of Scotland and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic since May 2024. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy from 2020 to 2023. Forbes served as Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch from 2016 to 2026.