Shona Robison

John Swinney unveils his inaugural Programme for Government at Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Programme for Government of continuing failure - Sue Webber

First Minister John Swinney reacts as Finance Secretary Shona Robison gives a Scottish Government pre-budget fiscal update in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

SNP still peddling myth of easy money before and after independence - John McLel...

Finance Secretary Shona Robison gives a Scottish Government Pre-Budget Fiscal Update at Holyrood on Tuesday, September 3. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Chickens come home to roost for the SNP - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Finance Secretary Shona Robison

UK cuts are hurting Scots - Angus Robertson

Finance secretary Shona Robison. Picture: Andrew Cowan - Pool/Getty Images

We know who to blame for public spending freeze - Sue Webber

First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Shona Robison. Picture: Lisa Ferguson/National World

Spending figures show Scottish Government is running on empty - John McLellan

Rubbish in the streets during the Edinburgh festivals in 2022. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

New offer made to council staff in bid to avert next week's bin strike

Overflowing bins were a common sight during previous strike action in Edinburgh in 2022

Scottish Government finds money in bid to avert bin strike

The Edinburgh bin strike in August 2022 left rubbish strewn in the streets

Bin strikes: When walk-outs are planned and how it will affect waste

The rubbish lining the streets in Edinburgh after six days of the bin strikes in 2022 (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Union serves formal notice of bin trike from August 14

Overflowing bins in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh where cleansing workers from the City of Edinburgh Council took part in strike action last year over a pay dispute.

Bin strike talks 'positive' and 'productive'

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, Shona Robison MSP

Emergency housing alert took a long time to announce - Susan Dalgety

Scotland's deputy First Minister Shona Robison

Gaslighting is a very hard habit to break for SNP - Sue Webber

According to NHS Lothian, the current waiting time for an ophthalmology appointment is over 18 months, says Susan Dalgety

Simple truth is that SNP has run out of ideas, talent and energy - Susan Dalgety

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

Defeatist budget will do deep damage to key services - Sue Webber

Finance secretary Shona Robison

Robison ready to pass the buck - John McLellan
If the SNP-Green Scottish budget has scored one success, it’s uniting anti-poverty charities and big business in condemnation of finance secretary Shona Robison’s choices.
John McLellan

Shona Robison challenged over eye hospital during budget debate

A street view of West Town - the developers want to create a 'walk-around village feel'.

Solutions for housing shortage crisis are as far away as ever - John McLellan

Will Ian Rankin break the habit of a very successful writing career and promise to craft a happy ending for Rebus in 2024?

Five New Year resolutions for Edinburgh - Susan Dalgety

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

Difference north and south of border is stark - Sue Webber

The Auld Hoose on 23-25 St Leonard's Street announced its sudden closure this week

Popular pub announces sudden closure after 'final nail in the coffin'

Patients were told the spending review, to be concluded ahead of the Budget, would provide clarity on the funding and timescales of Edinburgh's promised new eye hospital - but now there is a two-year block on any new building projects.

Matheson ‘misled’ patients over eye hospital

NHS Lothian will have to make 6.8 per cent savings in the coming year, more than double the previous level. Picture: Jeff Moore/PA.

Budget means 'massive cuts' for NHS Lothian

How the Grinch stole Christmas

Who needs a Grinch when we have a Robison? - Sue Webber

First Minister Humza Yousaf alongside Deputy First Minister Shona Robison as she outlines the draft budget for 2024-25 in a statement to MSPs in the Scottish Parliament. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

The budget satisfied no one, leaving our health service on its knees - John McL...

First Minister Humza Yousaf alongside Deputy First Minister Shona Robison

Paying the price for SNP incompetence - Ian Murray

The Scottish Government was expected to announce a funding decision on the new hospital at the time of the budget.

Eye hospital decision postponed to spring
‘A lot of people fear it is heading towards being cancelled again’
Ian Swanson

The current Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is officially not fit for purpose: the lifts are often broken; the roof leaks, leading to the cancellation of operations; and it is suspected of containing RAAC concrete, which could force the building to close on safety grounds. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Why Edinburgh's new eye hospital must be top priority

Edinburgh families currently living in temporary accommodation will have to stay there for an average of 611 days before being offered a permanent home

Not expecting Christmas miracle to fix housing emergency - Susan Dalgety

Gordon Brown and and Dr Hector Chawla have both spoken of the urgent need for Edinburgh's new eye hospital. Picture: Alex Hewitt/Writer Pictures

Celebrated eye surgeon speaks out on urgent need for new eye hospital

Growing demand will make the current Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion 'unsustainable', say patients. Picture: Greg Macvean.

New eye hospital essential as current building 'unsustainable'

Jeremy Hunt gives the Autumn Statement. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Mark Hall

Grangemouth closure is bad news for Scotland - Sue Webber

According to a report released by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) this week, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has seen a 22 per cent real terms cut in its budget over the past decade

Give our emergency services a fair deal - Ian Murray

Humza Yousaf's administration has endured a rocky start amid speculation the crisis engulfing the SNP could lead to a breakaway party. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

SNP are discovering the truth in the old saying, the opposition is in front of ...

Humza Yousaf's driving metaphor about independence suggests he may need to resit his test (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Humza's driving skills appear to be as bad as his ministerial record

Humza Yousaf's decision to appoint Shona Robison as Finance Secretary will send a shudder through the business world (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Calamitous Tories and SNP have no idea how to kickstart the economy – Ian Murray

Labour says since 2013-14 a total of 5,095,429 bed days have been lost through delayed discharge.

Delayed discharge costs £1.2 billion over decade

Supporters of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Scotland) take part in a protest outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of a debate on the bill

Law to make it easier to legally change gender in Scotland passes overwhelmingly

The 75th anniversary edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was staged in August. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Festivals gets 'stay of execution' as curbs on short-term lets are delayed

At least 40 people have died in Lothian this year waiting to be discharged from hospital because there was no care available to help them at home (Getty Images)

'Tragic' deaths from delayed hospital discharge a 'wake-up call'

Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian Miles Briggs had called for restrictions on Edinburgh Airbnbs to be delayed

Government rejects delay to Airbnb licensing scheme

Repeat homelessness is at a 10-year low, but the number of children in temporary accommodation has risen. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Number of children in temporary accommodation rises by 17% in a year

Labour MSP Monica Lennon, centre, deserves praise for her work on the Period Products Bill (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

World-first legislation on free period products should be celebrated

Shona Robison ruled out further funding from the Scottish Government to boost council coffers

Cosla told to think again over 'dire' pay offer to Scottish council staff

We need urgent, real solutions to help ordinary people secure a home in the capital when the system leaves so many without a fighting chance, writes Susan Dalgety. PIC: National World

Where's the Scottish solution to our city's housing problem? - Susan Dalgety

Keylocks are a familiar sight across Edinburgh, which critics say has been blighted by Airbnb short-term lets

Edinburgh to become Scotland's first short-term lets control zone

Scottish Government minister Shona Robison said there will be no bar to women accessing same-sex medics
Pic: PA

Gender law reforms will not prevent women accessing same-sex doctors

Deadly cladding was identified in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy

Labour blast Scottish Government over delays cladding replacement

The Scottish Government has been urged to ensure people are able to access homelessness services up to six months before losing their home

Early intervention for potential homeless necessary amid 'horrific' experiences

Lorna Slater is a Lothian Green MSP and Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity

Child Poverty Delivery Plan to counter Sunak - Lorna Slater

Labour MSP Martin Whitfield said the Scottish Child Payment should be raised to £40.

Girl walked to school with no soles on her shoes

Picture: Michael Gillen

Scottish Child Payment to increase to £25 a week by end of 2022

Unlike Glasgow, Edinburgh will not be getting millions of pounds to pay for emergency homelessness support (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

City missing out on millions to tackle homelessness because of technicality

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar during his visit to Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar and Labour candidate Mhairi Munro-Brian for Inverlieth visits Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre to speak to locals to hear their concerns, The centre is also in fear of closing due to lack of funding

Care home closures 'unthinkable' says Sarwar

Scottish Government and Edinburgh Council just keep passing the buck over homelessness funds (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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