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Tories target Michael Matheson with campaign event in his constituency

THE Tories are stepping up their targeting of former health secretary Michael Matheson ahead of a motion in parliament calling on him to resign as…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

Greens refuse to back 'vindictive' Tory bid to force Michael Matheson to quit as MSP

TORY plans to try and force former health secretary Michael Matheson to resign as an MSP have been dealt a fatal blow after the Greens said they…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2024

Michael Matheson 'made mistakes and should be punished', SNP depute leader says

MICHAEL Matheson “made mistakes and should be punished”, the depute leader of the SNP has said ...

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2024

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Scottish Labour taking ‘nothing for granted’ as SNP support crumbles

Keir Starmer makes Scotland ‘central to the mission’ as polls indicate an election meltdown for beleaguered nationalists

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024

John Swinney defends decision to challenge ‘prejudiced’ Michael Matheson sanction

JOHN Swinney has defended his decision to challenge the sanction ordered against his colleague Michael Matheson, saying the process on…

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2024

A whopping $14,000 iPad data bill could see a Scottish politician suspended for 27 days and stripped of his salary for 54 days

Scottish politician Michael Matheson's $14,000 iPad roaming data bill could see him out of pocket and temporarily out of work if a proposed punishment is agreed.

iMore · May 23, 2024

Michael Matheson gives statement as he faces suspension over £11k iPad bill row

MICHAEL Matheson has spoken after the former health secretary found himself the focus on attacks from both the Conservatives and Labour at First…

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024

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Douglas Ross scolded for 'General Election campaigning' in Holyrood chamber

DOUGLAS Ross was scolded by Holyrood’s Presiding Officer after trying to “campaign for a UK General Election” in the chamber ...

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024

Tories 'prejudiced' probe into Michael Matheson, First Minister says

TORY MSPs “prejudiced” the committee probe into Michael Matheson and so the SNP will not support its recommendation of sanctions, First…

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024

Michael Matheson faces suspension and pay docking after iPad bill row

MICHAEL Matheson should be suspended from sitting at Holyrood for 27 days and have his salary cut for 54 days, a committee has said ...

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024

Scottish parliament to suspend ex-minister who claimed £11,000 roaming bill on expenses

Standards committee says Michael Matheson should also lose salary for 54 days in most serious sanctions ever imposed on MSP

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024

Michael Matheson faces suspension as MSP after £11,000 iPad data bill claim

Holyrood standards committee to examine findings of inquiry that upheld three complaints against ex-minister

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024

Deleted WhatsApps and iPad uproar: SNP a year after Sturgeon resignation

While members appreciate Humza Yousaf’s more inclusive style, party is facing heavy losses at next general election

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024

Scottish health secretary resignation prompts mini cabinet reshuffle

Humza Yousaf attempts to refresh his government after Michael Matheson resigns over £11,000 iPad roaming bill

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2024

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Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2024

SNP's Michael Matheson quits as Scotland's health secretary in the wake of iPad data roaming charges scandal

Scotland's health secretary quit on Thursday following a scandal over iPad data roaming charges.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2024

A&E waiting times in Scotland rising under pressure of winter

THE NHS in Scotland is under pressure as a result of the winter season, leading to an increase in the proportion of people waiting longer than four…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

BBC Scotland issues correction on its own correction in double blunder

BBC Scotland has issued a correction on its initial correction after the broadcaster discovered it, too, contained “inaccurate phrasing”.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2023

Pete Wishart: Fatigue is setting in around SNP agenda

VETERAN SNP MP Pete Wishart has insisted his party needs to give people a reason to keep believing its mission as he described current independence…

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The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

Enjoy watching shows you've seen before? Then you'll love this week's FMQs

If you are the kind of person who enjoys watching old episodes of TV programmes you know almost word-for-word, then you were in for a real treat…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

FMQs: Douglas Ross calls for Michael Matheson to be sacked as Health Secretary

DOUGLAS Ross demanded Michael Matheson should be sacked as Health Secretary over the £11,000 iPad bill row during a clash at First Minister’s…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023

Five things we learned from the latest independence poll

A NEW poll has put support for Yes at 54 per cent and the SNP lead over Labour in double digits at both Westminster and Holyrood.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Most Scots think Matheson should quit over roaming charges row, poll suggests

The bill was racked up by the Scottish Health Secretary’s children using his parliamentary iPad as a hotspot to watch football on holiday.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2023

Parliament responds to Tory push for Michael Matheson probe timetable

SCOTTISH Parliament bosses have responded to Tory demands for it to publish a timetable in relation to the Michael Matheson investigation.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Tories push Holyrood for timetable of investigation into Matheson data bill

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body announced last week it would launch a probe into the near-£11,000 bill run up by Michael Matheson.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2023

Pat Kane: Matheson shows how technology should be enhancing not frazzling

THERE’S a human, all-too-human element to the Michael Matheson Apple iPad scandal...

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