The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Kate Forbes is the Scottish Finance Secretary who navigates complex political landscapes with a focus on building trust and coalitions. This interview reveals her commitment to fostering open discussions and addressing the challenges of independence while managing the financial recovery post-COVID.
“It has worked with us to establish the Grangemouth jobs prioritisation scheme, which ensures that redundant workers are prioritised for new opportunities arising at Grangemouth as a result of the Grangemouth just transition fund.”
“The order paper for today’s questions says that I have a registered interest in this area. I do not think that I do, so I think that it is a mistake. The registered interest that I definitely have and wish to register with everyone is in those highly skilled jobs in Larbert and Falkirk, which we should retain.”
“We are currently analysing the responses to inform next steps, and that analysis will be published in due course. We can learn from examples where councils have taken alternative approaches.”
“The critical element is that they do not leave Scotland. If they cannot attract investment while being headquartered in Scotland, that becomes a risk.”
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — The Kate Forbes One
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