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Edinburgh Reporter
4 days ago
- Politics
- Edinburgh Reporter
Scottish Cabinet reduced in reshuffle
John Swinney has as expected reshuffled his cabinet today. Màiri McAllan has been appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Housing upon her return to government from maternity leave. Ms McAllan has responsibility for all aspects of housing policy, including heat in buildings. The government says this appointment will ensure government action is focused on tackling the housing emergency and providing energy efficient homes for the future – helping stimulate economic growth, deliver Net Zero commitments and tackle child poverty. Gillian Martin has been appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, having held the portfolio during Ms McAllan's maternity leave. After the sad death of Christina McKelvie in March, Maree Todd will become Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, while retaining her existing responsibility for Sport. Tom Arthur has been appointed as Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing. According to the First Minister, Housing Minister Paul McLennan has requested to leave The Scottish Government and he does so today. Acting Minister for Climate Action Alasdair Allan will leave Government at the end of this week, having indicated that he only wished to serve on an interim basis. Excluding the Law Officers, the overall size of government reduces to 23, down from 27 in May 2024. First Minister John Swinney said: 'Scotland's strengths lie in our people, our communities and our resolve to leave a better future, and better country for the next generation. As First Minister, I am firmly focused on leading a government that unlocks the potential for every person in Scotland to thrive. 'I have made changes to the Cabinet which will further enable us to realise that potential. Màiri McAllan has been tasked with tackling the housing emergency, including ensuring we have energy efficient homes to help bring down bills and tackle the climate emergency. These are two of the biggest challenges facing people across the country and I want them to know they have a government firmly on their side and focused on delivering real change. 'Following the sad passing of Christina McKelvie, I have asked Maree Todd to take on responsibility for Drugs and Alcohol Policy. This government has shown it is not afraid to take bold measures to prevent harm and death, and we must redouble our efforts. 'I want to thank Paul McLennan and Alasdair Allan for the service they have provided to me, the government and to the people of Scotland. They both held two very important Ministerial appointments in housing and climate action and have helped to drive forward progress in tackling two issues which are central to Scotland's long-term success as a nation.' Bute House Charlotte Square Like this: Like Related
News.com.au
04-06-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
AFL 2025: Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's 2026 plans
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded to the recent trade speculation surrounding absent star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. Ugle-Hagan is on permanent personal leave from The Kennel and in a wellness retreat on the Gold Coast. But the No.1 pick signalled a return on Tuesday night by uploading a video of him running and boxing to his highly publicised social media channels. Ugle-Hagan was later reported on Channel 9 to be all but certain to be a Sydney Swan next year despite having a year to run on his contract with the Dogs. Beveridge said he took all player movement speculation lightly and had seen no evidence to suggest Ugle-Hagan would be anywhere other than the Bulldogs in 2026. 'You take any speculation regards to any player with a grain of salt, the way we approach it – he's our player,' he said. 'We will do our best to work out what's right for him and look after him, I've got no thoughts that he won't be here next year.' Beveridge said Ugle-Hagan's investment into his fitness was 'a great sign' and hoped it had translated into an improved mental wellbeing. 'We've got to keep an open mind about his prosperity and his future,' he said. 'I am taking that as a positive, hopefully he's, as I said, with the new challenges to going away and focusing on his own mental wellbeing in his life journey.
