has chosen to step down as
Deputy First Minister and formally tendered her resignation to
the First Minister. Ms Robison will remain in Cabinet, in a role
which will be announced in due course.
Ms Robison was appointed to the role in March 2023 at the same
time as taking up the position of Cabinet Secretary for Finance.
Background
First Minister's letter to
Thank you for your kind words and also for being so open and
thoughtful with me during our conversation last week. I deeply
appreciate your willingness to help the process of taking forward
our party and our government by offering to step aside from the
role of Deputy First Minister. It is a role you have carried out
well and with dedication, as you have in all your roles in
government.
I thought hard about your offer because I recognise it as an act
of selfless generosity. I agree with you that it will help me
create the inclusive and unified team that is needed to take
Scotland forward.
I have made clear that my government will deliver
progressive policies that will eradiate child poverty, improve
the NHS, build the economy and create jobs, and take action
on the climate emergency. I am delighted you have agreed to
continue in a vital and senior role in Cabinet to stand alongside
me in achieving that vision.
I know I will be able to rely on your counsel and advice in the
future and look forward to working with you for the future of
Scotland.
