UK Government ‘hell-bent on new age of austerity’, MSPs warned, as Budget passed
The Tory Government at Westminster is “hell-bent on returning to a new age of austerity”, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has warned.
Shona Robison, who is also the Scottish Deputy First Minister, hit out at the UK Government as the Scottish Budget for 2024-25 was passed at Holyrood.
However, with opposition MSPs branding the Scottish Government’s Budget “chaotic and incompetent”, it was only SNP and Green MSPs who voted through the plans – which will see tax rises for middle and higher earners, while spending in areas such as affordable housing will be cut.
🧵 Delighted has approved 's budget.🟡 Investing in public services🟡 Protecting people and reducing poverty🟡 Growing the economy🟡 Tackling the climate emergency
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