FINANCE COMMITTEE’S 2023-24 SCOTTISH BUDGET REPORT
Scotland’s public finances are under considerable strain, with high inflation, a cost-of-living crisis and demands for improved public...
UK Chancellor Announces Package of Tax Rises and Spending Cuts
The UK Government’s Autumn Statement today fails to address the pressure on Scotland’s devolved budget to help people with the cost of...
Difficult Budget Decisions Needed to Balance the Books, Warns Holyrood's Finance Committee
A Holyrood committee has warned of difficult tax and spending decisions in the budget if the Scottish Government is to balance the books...
2023/24 Scottish Budget to be published on 15 December
The 2023/24 Scottish Budget will be published on 15 December 2022, the Deputy First Minister John Swinney has confirmed following...
Kenneth exposes Unionist Hypocrisy on Local Government Funding
In Wednesday's debate on Local Government Funding, Kenneth highlighted the hypocrisy in the unfounded claim that the SNP Government has...
Kenneth asks about Scotland's Commitment to International Development
On Wednesday, Kenneth asked how Scotland’s ambition to enhance its reputation as a good global citizen will be served by the 2022/23...
SNP Government Budget delivers £188 million Extra for Justice
Scotland’s justice system will see total investment of over £3.1 billion in 2022/23 to strengthen and reform vital front-line services....
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Budget to increase by £32.3 Million
The SNP Government's 2022/23 budget is will increase funding for NHS Ayrshire & Arran (NHSAA) from £774.5 million to £806.8 million, a...
Scottish Budget continues to support Businesses
In 2021/22 the SNP Government maintained 100% Retail, Hospitality, Leisure and Aviation relief for the entire year, saving businesses in...
Scottish Budget centres on Investment in NHS, Green Jobs and tackling Poverty
The SNP has challenged opposition parties to back this year’s Budget which delivers on the priorities of the people of Scotland. The...
