John Swinney has hit back at the suggestion Scotland will become a "less attractive" place to live and work following tax rises in the Budget.
The Deputy First Minister and interim Finance Secretary responded to claims by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce who said tax hikes for the wealthiest across the country would discourage investment into the economy.
Dr Liz Cameron, chief executive of the business network, said rises will not halt questions around "talent attraction, retention, consumer confidence and indeed departure of workers to other parts of the UK".
