Kate Forbes made Deputy First Minister as John Swinney appoints Scottish Cabinet

Kate Forbes has been appointed as John Swinney’s Deputy First Minister as the SNP leader assembles his Cabinet.

“I look forward to working with John and Cabinet colleagues, delivering for the people of Scotland and building a better country.”The full list of Cabinet responsibilities is expected to be confirmed later on Wednesday.Mr Swinney said: “I am very pleased to appoint Kate as Deputy First Minister and look forward to working with her in this new Government.

He said: “There will be many people across our country who will be very concerned and who will want to know that this Scottish Government remains committed to a greener and more equal future for Scotland.“When it comes to delivering fairer and more progressive taxation, a just transition from oil and gas and a watertight ban on so-called conversion therapy, it is vital that this Government does not dilute the longstanding commitments that it has made.

Earlier, Mr Swinney was questioned on what role he planned to give Ms Forbes, but would say only that he is “a man of my word” – referring to his speech last week where he said he wanted her to have a “significant role” in his team.John Swinney, left, took the oath while his family watched on

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