Budget will set Scotland up to ‘win big’ in future, says Robison
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This week’s Scottish Budget will set the country up to “win big” in the future, the Finance Secretary has said. This week we will publish a Budget which delivers progress for Scotland, by Scotland - laying the foundations for Scotland’s long-term success Shona Robison Speaking ahead of her Budget announcement to Holyrood, Ms Robison said the investment in the plans will result in more jobs and “putting more money into people’s pockets”, as she turned her focus to the long term. “This week we will publish a Budget which delivers progress for Scotland, by Scotland – laying the foundations for Scotland’s long-term success,” she said. Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has said his four MSPs will not back the Budget if it includes “one penny” of spending on Scottish independence, meaning a deal could anger SNP voters.
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