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Samantha Croal

Kate Forbes announced as new Scottish Finance Secretary

Kate Forbes has been named as the new Scottish Finance Secretary.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the appointment after the shock resignation of Derek Mackay on the eve of the budget.

The MSP stepped down from his role following reports he sent hundreds of messages to a 16-year-old boy over social media.

Ms Forbes will now continue negotiations with other parties over the draft budget, which is being accelerated through Holyrood following a delay to the announcement of spending pledges.

 

The final Scottish Government budget will be put to a vote in Holyrood in early March.

Fiona Hyslop will move to take on the role as Economy Secretary, previously held by Mr Mackay.

A number of current ministers have had their portfolios expanded in the reshuffle - including adding Ms Hyslop's former portfolio to Brexit Secretary Mike Russell's remit - while Ben Macpherson has been moved from his post as Europe minister to Ms Forbes' former job as public finance minister.

Fife MSP Jenny Gilruth will take Mr Macpherson's former role - supporting the work of Mr Russell.

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