Deputy First Minister John Swinney has branded the UK Budget a “missed opportunity”, despite Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promising another £320 million for the Scottish Government.
As well as the additional cash, which will come to Holyrood ministers as a result of spending decisions for England, Mr Hunt said Scotland would be home to one of 12 “Canary Wharf”-style investment zones – where businesses can benefit from tax reliefs.
But Mr Swinney said there should have “been more substantive action” from the Chancellor to increase the Scottish Government’s budget.
