The Latest Breaking News from Michael Matheson

Tories demand clarity on Matheson ‘mistakes’ over iPad data roaming bill

The Scottish Health Secretary has been under pressure after running up a near-£11,000 bill which was then covered by his expenses.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Holyrood investigates Scottish health secretary’s £11,000 data roaming bill

Inquiry could lead to Michael Matheson being referred to standards committee

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023

Matheson vows to co-operate with Holyrood investigation into £11,000 iPad bill

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has agreed to look into an expenses claim the Scottish Health Secretary submitted.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Shona Robison: Scottish Government ministers 'aim' to tell the truth

SCOTTISH Government ministers “aim” to tell the truth, Deputy First Minister Shona Robison has said as questions persist over whether Health…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023

Keith Brown clashes with BBC host after being ‘tricked’ into appearance

KEITH Brown has clashed with a BBC host as he suggested that he had been tricked into an appearance under false pretences...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

Matheson focused on ‘very important’ job, says cabinet colleague

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon was asked about the Health Secretary as she launched an independence prospectus paper.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

‘No shortage’ of opportunities to ask Health Secretary about iPad bill

THE SNP’s depute leader has said there is “no shortage” of opportunities to scrutinise Health Secretary Michael Matheson over running up…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

‘No shortage’ of chances to scrutinise Matheson over data bill, says Brown

The SNP’s deputy leader defended Mr Matheson as someone of ‘integrity and honesty’.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Michael Matheson 'confident' in his track record amid calls to resign

MICHAEL Matheson has said he is “confident” in his record as Health Secretary, as the Tories continue to push to hold a vote of no confidence…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

Health Secretary ‘confident’ in his record as Tories threaten no confidence vote

Conservatives are seeking to to bring a vote of no confidence against Michael Matheson after his sons used his parliamentary iPad while on holiday.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023