# Ivan McKee: I'm not the ‘Minister for Cuts’

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Published: 2026-06-18T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002xqn0
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If you'd like to apply to attend our live show at the Edinburgh Festival, follow this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/edfest26-scotcast-live-20aug26 Ivan McKee (pictured) was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform in May 2026. We ask him about slashing jobs, cutting spending and reforming taxes. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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