Scotland’s Deputy First Minster has said the budget he laid out to parliament on Thursday was “bleak” and the delivery of public services will likely require reform.
John Swinney – who is also the country’s acting Finance Secretary – laid out the Government’s tax and spending plans this week, with a focus on the NHS and social security.
He announced that people earning more than £43,662 would pay more in tax as the higher rate was lifted from 41p to 42p while the top rate threshold was brought down to £125,140 while the rate rose from 46p to 47p.
