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.