Shona Robison
Robison hits out at lack of exemption for glue traps
The ban was passed as part of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
Council tax freeze confirmed as Inverclyde and Argyll and Bute announce U-turns
All 32 local authorities will now not raise council tax following assurances from the Scottish Government.
Argyll and Bute to reconsider council tax rise following positive talks
Council leader Robin Currie said he will recommend the council tax freeze is introduced.
Union calls for summit with Robison after public sector job comments
The Deputy First Minister said the size of the public sector workforce would have to reduce.
Matheson to be investigated by parliamentary body over £11,000 iPad charges
The Scottish minister said his teenage sons racked up the bill, initially paid by taxpayers, using the device as a hotspot to watch football.
Jack urges Scottish Government to use cash ‘wisely’ and not raise income tax
But Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the autumn statement had not provided the funding devolved governments need.
‘Exceptionally difficult decisions’ taken over £680m budget savings – Robison
Deputy First Minister Shona Robison blamed ‘prolonged Westminster austerity’ as she urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to invest in public services.
Robison urges Chancellor to avoid ‘ill-timed tax breaks’
Shona Robison has written to Jeremy Hunt asking for additional funding for public services.
Pair who racially abused Yousaf handed non-custodial sentences
Tracie Currie, 36, and Carl O’Brien, 26, were warned they will go ‘straight to prison’ if they do not comply with the terms of their punishments.
Scottish Tories fail in bid to force investigation into Covid WhatsApp messages
First Minister Humza Yousaf and his deputy Shona Robison deny misleading the Scottish Parliament on the issue.