Shona Robison

John Swinney expects to return as first minister

Labour are ‘hurting’, Sarwar says, as Swinney expects SNP to win election

The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, reflected on water

Lib Dem Liam McArthur first MSP returned – winning with record vote share

A ballot box is emptied on to a table which counting staff are sitting round

Counting under way in Holyrood election as SNP eyes fifth consecutive win

Robison urges UK Government to ‘finally step up’ and support Glasgow after fire

‘Exemplify joy of dispute and debate’, Forbes urges new MSPs in final speech

Scrapping windfall tax on oil and gas is ‘utterly essential’, Swinney insists

Chancellor blew chance to end Energy Profits Levy, say opposition parties

Robison urges her successor to be ‘bold and ambitious’ as Holyrood backs Budget

MSPs to back Holyrood Budget that Shona Robison says will ‘make lives better’

Finance Secretary Robison urges MSPs to back Budget ahead of first vote

Scottish Government ‘committed to dualling A96’ despite fiscal challenges

Shona Robison seeks clarity on pub support and vows to pass on any new funding

Sarwar urges hospitals inquiry to call Swinney and Sturgeon to give evidence

‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

Tax cut for lower earners in Scotland as richest set to pay more for homes

Robison cannot say if five more national treatment centres will be delivered

Business rates relief package a ‘sticking plaster’, Scottish ministers warned
Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced her Budget for 2026-27.
Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor

Budget funding for ‘essential’ colleges and universities hailed by lecturer

Child payment rise ‘step in right direction’ but more help required, says mother

SNP faces last-minute pleas ahead of final Budget before election

Holyrood Budget to focus ‘resolutely’ on people’s priorities, vows Robison

Labour will not block the Scottish Government’s Holyrood budget, says Sarwar

John Swinney calls on parties to agree budget quickly

Scots Tory leader Findlay ‘not holding breath’ on budget deal

Keeping windfall tax is right thing to do, says Reeves amid concerns over jobs

Rachel Reeves rules out independence vote even if SNP wins Holyrood majority

Swinney urged to increase spending on benefits as Chancellor lifts two-child cap

Scotland’s Finance Secretary lays out demands ahead of Budget
Shona Robison said the ‘process has been chaotic and mired in damaging uncertainty’.
Ryan McDougall, PA Scotland

UK Budget process in ‘complete chaos’, says Scotland’s Finance Secretary

Bonds announcement a ‘proud day for Scotland’, says Swinney

Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists

Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Shona Robison may ‘potentially revisit’ Scottish taxes in response to UK Budget

Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Stephen Flynn pledges to serve in whatever capacity he is asked to by Swinney

Scottish Government urges Treasury to reimburse £26m Trump and Vance visit cost

We’ve reached our limits around tax in Scotland, says Robison

‘Unhelpful’ Budget date could delay Holyrood tax and spending plans to new year

Swinney has ‘no intention’ of reshuffling Scottish cabinet before May election

Scotland’s deficit grew by £5.1bn, Government estimate shows

Ministers trying to drum up interest in Alexander Dennis orders, says Robison

Look at increasing Scottish Government borrowing limits, MPs tell UK Government

Unison members accept two-year council pay deal

Shona Robison urges Prime Minister to follow Scotland on taxation

UK Government ‘committed’ to Acorn carbon capture project in Scotland – minister

Treasury must fully fund public sector tax increase, insists Robison

Extra Budget cash for Scotland will not see two-child cap axed, Robison suggests

Chancellor: Budget gives Holyrood its largest ever real-terms funding settlement

Increase capital cash in Budget, Robison tells Chancellor Reeves

Council pay talks ‘closed’, says Swinney as school strikes hit his constituency

There will be no call on public purse to fund Glasgow Games – Swinney

No more money available for local government pay, says Robison

Second union ‘overwhelmingly’ backs latest pay offer from council body

Robison says ministers put in ‘as much as we can’ to try to stop council strikes

Swinney optimistic Government can ‘greatly enhance’ lives despite budget woes

Businesses call for ‘clear plan’ for economy as Robison announces cuts

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