What's happened
Michael Matheson resigns as Scotland's health secretary following an investigation into his
£11,000 iPad data roaming bill incurred during a family holiday in Morocco.
Why it matters
The resignation of a senior government minister over an expense scandal is significant and newsworthy, raising questions about integrity and accountability in public office.
What the papers say
The Times highlights Matheson's resignation and the questions surrounding his honesty and the handling of the expense scandal. The Scotsman focuses on the resignation and the impact on the SNP government, while BBC News provides a detailed account of the resignation and the ongoing investigation.
How we got here
The scandal began with the revelation of Matheson's £11,000 iPad data roaming bill incurred during a family holiday in Morocco. He initially claimed the device was used exclusively for parliamentary work, but later admitted that his sons had used it to stream football, leading to public outcry and calls for his resignation.
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