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Chris McCall

Nicola Sturgeon confirms Scottish Government won't repeat Tory tax cuts that 'crashed the pound'

Nicola Sturgeon has ruled out her government repeating the Tory tax cutting agenda she accused of "crashing the pound".

The First Minister launched a fresh attack on the economic strategy of Liz Truss - and warned some Scots were now "terrified" of their ability to heat their homes and pay their mortgages this winter.

The SNP leader also predicted huge cuts to public services could be made to pay for the UK Government's mini-budget. Tory Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last week announced he would scrap the top rate of income tax for the highest earners in England and Wales.

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