McAllan to tackling housing emergency in Swinney reshuffle

Mairi McAllan talks leadership aspirations and tackling Scotland’s housing emergency

Straight back into the deep end would be an understatement for Mairi McAllan yesterday ...

John Swinney creates new role for Mairi McAllan in cabinet reshuffle

John Swinney has reshuffled his cabinet, creating a new role for Mairi McAllan, with a focus places on housing

McAllan to tackling housing emergency in Swinney reshuffle

The former net zero and energy secretary, tipped as a future SNP leader, rejoins the cabinet after maternity leave.

Housing placed at the heart of Cabinet as Mairi McAllan returns

First Minister announces changes to Ministerial team Tackling the housing emergency will be at the heart of the Scottish Cabinet, First Minister John Swinney has announced. 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. This appointment will ensure government action is focused on tac…

Shuffling the Chairs at Scottish Government - First Minister announces changes to Ministerial team

Tackling the housing emergency will be at the heart of the Scottish Cabinet, First Minister John Swinney has announced. Màiri McAllan has been appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Housing upon her return to government from maternity leave.

Cabinet reshuffle is no excuse for delays on climate plan

Cabinet reshuffle can no longer be used as an excuse to delay publication of Scotland’s first carbon budgets, says Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie MSP.   Today, the First Minister confirmed that Gillian Martin will remain in her role as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, with Mairi McAllan returning from maternity leave in a new role as Cabinet Secretary for Housing.   Mr Harvie said: “The delay in setting Scotland's first carb…