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Residents cannot justify living in Scotland due to high taxes, claims minister

Source: PA Archive

Residents of Scotland are finding it increasingly difficult to justify remaining in the country due to higher taxes and “less good public services”, a Scotland Office minister has said.

John Lamont said those living near the Scottish border are considering moving south to England “every day of the week”.

Mr Lamont also accused the SNP-run of having a “high tax agenda”.

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