Budget will deliver ‘real progress’ for Scotland – Swinney

First Minister John Swinney said Scotland’s NHS needs the budget to pass (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

First Minister John Swinney has urged opposition parties to back a Scottish Government Budget which “delivers real progress for Scotland”.

Mr Swinney said there is “overwhelming public support” for key measures within it – including record investment in the NHS to transform patient experiences, lower waiting times and improving access to appointments.