New SNP Minister Appointed by John Swinney After Jamie Hepburn 'Assault' Allegation Involving Douglas Ross

Swinney reveals new appointments after Hepburn exit over Ross 'assault'

John Swinney has revealed new appointments following the resignation of Jamie Hepburn on Friday after he was accused of 'assaulting' Douglas Ross.

John Swinney appoints Parliamentary Business Minister after Jamie Hepburn resignation

JOHN Swinney has appointed a new Parliamentary Business Minister following the resignation of Jamie Hepburn.

New SNP minister appointed by John Swinney after Jamie Hepburn 'assault' allegation involving Douglas Ross

Graeme Dey returns to the job of parliamentary business minister, and Ben Macpherson MSP returns to government for the first time since 2023.

New Minister for Parliamentary Business appointed

Graeme takes up vacant post while Ben Macpherson re-joins government. Graeme has been appointed Minister for Parliamentary Business and for Veterans by First Minister John Swinney.  Subject to parliamentary agreement and the approval of His Majesty the King, Ben Macpherson will succeed Graeme as Minister for Higher & Further Education, while Graeme retains his responsibilities for Scottish Government policy on veterans.  .stk-c9aea2d {min-height…

Graeme Dey to replace Jamie Hepburn following 'bullying' row resignation

Hepburn stepped down as parliamentary minister following claims he assaulted and verbally abused ex-Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross.

Two new government ministers named

Following the resignation of Jamie Hepburn MSP as a Minister on Friday, Graeme Dey has been appointed as Minister for Parliamentary Business and for Veterans. Ben Macpherson MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith rejoins government as Minister-designate for Higher and Further Education. Subject to parliamentary agreement and the approval of His Majesty the King, Ben […] The post Two new government ministers named appeared first on The Edinburgh Re…