All news on the topic: Michael Matheson

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SNP Westminster leader and 15 ousted MPs bid for Holyrood seats as cabinet exodus continues
The Westminster leader of the SNP and 15 ousted MPs who were not accepted by voters are attempting to secure seats at Holyrood – as another current Cabinet minister joins the departure of current MSPs.
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Shamed MSP Michael Matheson claims £11,000 iPad bill controversy is ’completely blown out of proportion’
Michael Matheson was forced to step down as Scotland’s health secretary last year amid a public outcry over a near £11,000 iPad data roaming bill. In a new interview, the MSP said his opponents had sought to take "political advantage" of the situation.
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The Scottish Parliament will suspend a former minister who claimed an £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
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Minister who racked up £11,000 iPad bill on holiday to stream footie quits
Michael Matheson has quit as the SNP's Health Secretary after huge pressure over the £11,000 bill he racked up a family holiday as his children streamed football in 2022
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Minister with £11,000 iPad bill told to 'come clean' if he was watching football
SNP Health Secretary Michael Matheson has been criticised after the huge bill came to light following a family trip to Morocco, with questions over whether he was watching Scottish football games
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Minister racks up £11,000 bill for taxpayers using iPad on holiday
The massive taxpayer-funded bill was built up by the SNP's Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson, with roaming charges costing over £65 an hour for the seven days he was in Morocco