We’ll have to ‘turbocharge’ efficiency drive after welfare cuts – Shona Robison The Finance Secretary said the Chancellor’s decisions amounted to ‘austerity on stilts’. Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
Holyrood block grant to be cut as a result of Reeves’s welfare changes – Robison The Scottish Finance Secretary addressed MSPs after the Chancellor’s spring statement on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
Scotland faces '£900m in cuts due to Chancellor's statement', expert analysis warns SCOTLAND'S top respected financial institution has given an initial verdict on Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement, noting "significant… The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025
Rachel Reeves urged to prioritise public spending in UK spring statement CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves is being urged to prioritise “vital” funding for public services and reject the “failed approach of austerity” as… The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2025
SNP MP announces plans to stand in Holyrood election An SNP MP has announced his intention to stand in next year's Holyrood election ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025
SNP MP denies 'talent drain' with more than 20 party MSPs to quit in 2026 THERE is a “huge amount of talent” among proposed SNP candidates for next year’s Holyrood election despite a raft of resigning MSPs ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2025
SNP proposed candidates for Holyrood election show ‘huge’ talent, says Blackman Former health secretary Michael Matheson is the latest MSP to announce he will not stand next year. Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025
Swinney hails ‘phenomenal contribution’ of senior ministers set to step down Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop have both said they will not stand for election in 2026. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Two senior Scottish Government ministers to quit Holyrood at 2026 election Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop were both first elected when the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Scotland’s Finance Secretary announces plans to quit Holyrood in 2026 Shona Robison said she would not stand for election again to the Scottish Parliament in next May’s elections. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Shona Robison to stand down as an MSP at next election SHONA Robison is to step down as an MSP at the next Holyrood election. The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025
SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
What is in the Scottish Budget for 2025/26? THE Scottish Budget for 2025/26 is set to clear its final hurdle at Holyrood today. The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025
SNP MSP tells Shona Robison voluntary pay freeze is ‘bonkers’ THE Scottish Government’s policy of not giving annual pay increases to ministers has been branded “bonkers” by an SNP MSP. The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025 Public sector pay in Scotland outstrips rest of UK Public sector pay in Scotland is higher than the rest of the UK, new research has found.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2025 How much will my council tax increase by and when will I find out? WITH the council tax freeze imposed last year to come to an end this April, Scots across the country are facing various tax increases.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025 SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget at Holyrood Scottish parliament supports minority government’s tax and spending plans after intensive negotiations
The National (Scotland) · Feb 4, 2025 SNP Government pledges £144m to mitigate Labour tax rises on Scottish councils THE SNP Government will provide Scottish councils with tens of millions of pounds in a bid to mitigate the cost of tax hikes imposed by Labour at…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2025 Labour urged to stop standing on 'political sidelines' and back Budget FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has urged Labour to stop standing on the “political sidelines” and back the Scottish Government’s Budget to…
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025 Robison says Labour need to decide what side they are on ahead of Budget vote Scottish Labour has said its MSPs will abstain in the vote.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025 Scottish Government insists 'no change' in independence spending despite LibDem claim THE Scottish Government has insisted it has not axed spending on independence campaigning – after the LibDems claimed victory in Budget…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025 Kate Forbes responds to SNP removing independence from Budget amid LibDems deal KATE Forbes has addressed the SNP's removal of any mention of "independence" from their Budget ...
The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2025 Why have SNP stripped all mention of independence from Scottish Budget? “VICTORY for John Swinney”. That was how the Daily Record’s political editor characterised the news that the LibDems would be backing his…
Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025 Greens and Lib Dems give their backing to the Scottish Budget Deals agreed with the two parties to ease the path of the Budget will cost the Scottish Government £16.7 million.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025 Anas Sarwar clashes with own Scottish Labour MP in disagreement over wealth tax ANAS Sarwar has clashed with one of his own Scottish Labour MPs over the issue of introducing a wealth tax ...