The Latest Breaking News from Ivan McKee

Ivan McKee on the SNP’s plan to radically redesign Scotland's council system

THERE is “no reason” why Council Tax should be redesigned at the same time as Scotland’s councils, the SNP Cabinet minister in charge of the sweeping project has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

Public sector reforms 'building blocks of independent Scotland', SNP minister says

THE Scottish Government's planned reforms to the public sector could be the “building blocks of an independent state”, the Scottish Government minister in charge of the changes said ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

Minister suggests Scottish Government U-turn on compulsory redundancy ban

A SCOTTISH Government minister has seemingly signalled the end of an almost two-decade-long ban on compulsory redundancies in the public sector ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

Scottish Government calls for cross-party backing on public sector cuts

THE Scottish Government has urged cross-party support for public sector cuts targeting “inefficiency.”

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11

Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard · May 20

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

The full list of the new Scottish Government Cabinet as John Swinney picks top team

JOHN Swinney has confirmed the SNP’s full new Cabinet team ...

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Government to allow flat rate tourist tax

The visitor levy gives councils the power to tax stays in hotels and other accommodation.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran

The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025

Scotland demands £24.5m from Westminster for Trump and Vance visits

Treasury says trips were private while Scottish ministers point out US president met Keir Starmer and it had to stump up for extra policing

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025