Local representatives join fundraiser for Dundee disability group
Politicians came together for a fundraising coffee morning in support of a disability group.
Shona Robison
‘Can we diversify factory?’: Dundee council chief to look at all options to save Michelin site and jobs
Dundee East MSP Shona Robison and city council leader John Alexander have vowed to do all they can to secure the future of the Michelin plant.
‘Good will’ with unions sees Michelin willing to listen to Dundee factory proposals
Michelin has agreed to consider Scottish Government proposals that could save its closure-threatened Dundee tyre plant, MSPs have been told.
Scottish Government pledges support for Michelin staff
The Scottish Government will do all it can to secure the future of Michelin workers affected by the planned closure of the Dundee plant, Economy Secretary Derek Mackay has said.
STATEMENT: Action group formed to stop closure of Michelin Dundee factory
The Scottish Government has issued a statement on the future of Michelin Dundee after urgent talks were held earlier today.
Shona Robison ‘has not given up hope’ as politicians flock to Dundee for Michelin talks
Talks are due to take place to discuss whether there is a “viable option” to secure the future of the Michelin tyre factory in Dundee.
Dundee MSP hopes for ‘more consistent’ sentences for child sex abusers
Dundee MSP Shona Robison has welcomed plans to develop sentencing guidelines for sexual offences, saying tackling such crimes should be “an absolute priority”.
FREEZE THE FEES: Dundee MSP Shona Robison rejected calls to scrap Ninewells parking charges
A Dundee politician repeatedly rejected calls to scrap parking fees at Ninewells Hospital – despite concerns from within her own party.
Huge backing for Tele’s campaign to freeze Ninewells charges causing ‘scandalous’ parking problem
Politicians, community groups and trade unions are backing the Tele’s call for parking charges at Ninewells Hospital to be frozen.
‘Tele’s campaign has struck a chord’: Dundee MSP urges justice chiefs to let locals to have say on automatic jail terms for paedophiles
Shona Robison has met Scottish justice chiefs to discuss jailing people who commit sex crimes against children after the Tele called for those convicted of such offences to be locked up.
Dundee MSP backs call for tougher sentencing of sex offenders
A Dundee politician is to quiz the Scottish Government on what can be done to tackle sexual offences involving children.
Dundee man still waiting for payout five months after council contractors flooded his home
A council tenant whose house was flooded during cladding work has spoken of his “nightmare” after he was left battling for insurance money.
‘Trauma teddies’ initiative for kids involved in police incident in Dundee praised
A police scheme to help youngsters who experience trauma has been praised by a local politician.
Our Kids Need Justice: Scottish Government WILL consider automatic prison sentences for paedophiles
Scotland's new justice secretary has pledged to consider calls by the Tele to introduce mandatory jail sentences for those convicted of sex offences involving children.
Dundee MSP Robison cites death of parents and health scare as reasons for quitting as health secretary
Shona Robison conceded her role as health secretary in the Scottish Government had been "at times very challenging" as she quit Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet.
Dundee MSP Shona Robison RESIGNS as Health Secretary
Health Secretary Shona Robison and Communities Secretary Angela Constance have both resigned, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Dundee bus firm unveils new greener fleet with free WiFi and USB charging
A Dundee bus firm has unveiled a £4 million fleet of new vehicles that it hopes will be a breath of fresh air to locals.
Shona Robison tells dying man to contact NHS Tayside after alleged medication error
Health secretary Shona Robison has urged a dying Angus man to contact NHS Tayside following alleged care errors at Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital.
NHS Tayside chief to retire less than a year after being appointed
A group of MSPs has called for clarity on how NHS boards are run after Tayside’s health boss announced he would retire from the role less than a year after he was appointed.
NHS Tayside’s staff spent charity funds ‘out of desire to break-even’
NHS Tayside’s staff spent charity funds “out of a desire to break-even”, the health secretary has said.