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Katrine Bussey

Budget branded ‘missed opportunity’ by Swinney despite £320m for Scotland

PA Wire

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has branded the UK Budget a “missed opportunity”, despite Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promising another £320 million for the Scottish Government.

As well as the additional cash, which will come to Holyrood ministers as a result of spending decisions for England, Mr Hunt said Scotland would be home to one of 12 “Canary Wharf”-style investment zones – where businesses can benefit from tax reliefs.

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