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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Craig Meighan

Swinney: Sarwar’s words count for nothing amid ‘return to austerity’ with cuts

John Swinney accused Anas Sarwar of breaking his promise of no austerity under a Labour Government (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Archive)

John Swinney has said Anas Sarwar’s words “count for absolutely nothing” as he accused the UK Government of a return to austerity – something the Scottish Labour leader had promised would not happen.

Speaking to reporters in Grangemouth, the First Minister said Sir Keir Starmer’s Government wants to enact cuts that would punish “the most vulnerable in our society”.

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