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Michael Matheson Resigns as Scottish Health Secretary Over £11,000 iPad Bill

The resignation follows a scandal involving unauthorized data roaming charges incurred by Matheson's sons, sparking a political controversy and investigation.

  • Michael Matheson has resigned as Scotland's health secretary after his sons incurred £11,000 in data roaming charges on a parliamentary iPad during a holiday in Morocco.
  • The Parliamentary Corporate Body launched an investigation into the charges, which were initially paid by taxpayers but later reimbursed by Matheson.
  • First Minister Humza Yousaf supported Matheson throughout the controversy, leading to criticism from opposition parties and calls for Yousaf to apologize.
  • Matheson's resignation comes ahead of the publication of the investigation's findings, which he has not yet received.
  • The scandal has triggered a cabinet reshuffle, with Neil Gray appointed as the new health secretary.
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