Former health secretary Michael Matheson refuses to resign as MSP, despite breaching parliamentary rules on expenses.

Michael Matheson, former health secretary, refuses to resign as MSP despite breaching parliamentary rules. Matheson stated he will respect the confidentiality of the ongoing standards process at Holyrood and hopes it will conclude shortly. The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) previously found Matheson had breached section 7.4 of the code of conduct concerning improper use of the Parliament's expenses system.

March 26, 2024
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