Sunak calling tax rises ‘disappointment’ is a bit of cheek, says Robison
by Katrine Bussey
Dec 18, 2023
3 minutes
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has hit back at Rishi Sunak, after the Prime Minister said the prospect of further income tax rises in Scotland was “very disappointing”.
Shona Robison, who is also Scottish Finance Secretary, however, responded by saying Mr Sunak had a “bit of a cheek” to make such remarks, accusing Westminster of putting electioneering ahead of public services in its recent autumn statement.
Her comments came ahead of Tuesday’s draft Scottish budget, where Ms Robison will outline
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