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Shona McRory Robison (born 26 May 1966) is a Scottish politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government since 2023. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she previously served as Deputy First Minister of Scotland from 2023 to 2024.
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Shona Robison is the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance in the Scottish Government. She was born in Redcar, educated in Glasgow and Dundee, and has worked for Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Parliament.
Shona Robison is a Scottish National Party MSP for Dundee City East since 2011. She is the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and has spoken on various topics in the chamber and committees.
Mar 28, 2023 · Humza Yousaf, the new first minister of Scotland, has announced that Shona Robison will serve as his deputy. Ms Robison is a long-time MSP and former health and social justice secretary.
- Tax rates. A new 45% tax band will be created for those earning between £75,000 and £125,140. The top rate of tax, levied against those earning more than £125,000, will also rise by 1% next year to 48%.
- Council tax freeze. The government will "fully fund" a council tax freeze. Councils will be given £144m worth of extra funding, equivalent to an above-inflation 5% rise.
- Business and economy. Business premises valued below £51,000 will have their rates frozen. Hospitality businesses on the Scottish islands will be given 100% rates relief - up to the value of £110,000.
- Child poverty. The Scottish Child Payment will rise to £26.70 from next April - up from £25 per week. Councils will be given £1.5m to eliminate school meal debt for pupils across the country.
Mar 28, 2023 · Scotland's new First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced that Shona Robison will serve as his deputy. Ms Robison has been an MSP since 1999, and has served as health secretary and social...
Mar 29, 2023 · Shona Robison is to replace Kate Forbes as Scotland's finance secretary after new First Minister Humza Yousaf announced his first cabinet. Ms Robison has been given...
