Lib Dem Budget support does not signal post-election deal with SNP, says Davey

Sir Ed Davey was speaking during a visit to Edinburgh on Friday (Lesley Martin/PA) - (PA Wire)

Liberal Democrat support for the Scottish Government’s Budget is not a signal a potential deal could be struck with the SNP after the Holyrood election, Sir Ed Davey has said.

The party announced the deal with the Government on Thursday, securing more funding for hospices and 40% rates relief for hospitality firms – an increase from the 15% proposed initially.