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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Hamish Morrison

Westminster chaos blamed as Swinney announces £1.2bn in cuts to Scottish budget

JOHN Swinney has announced at least £1.2 billion will be cut from the Scottish Government’s budget which he said was a direct result of the chaos caused by Liz Truss’s failed mini-budget on top of the global inflation and energy crisis.

The acting Finance Secretary said he was committed to protecting “enhanced” pay for public sector workers and “targeted” support for the poorest in society.

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