Westminster limiting Scotland's cost of living support, says FM as council strike threat looms

Nicola Sturgeon said many of the powers needed to stem the rising cost of living lie with Westminster

INCREASING public sector pay in Scotland within the limits of Holyrood’s fixed budget would require “robbing Peter to pay Paul”, the First Minister has said.

Pressure is growing on the Scottish Government to intervene in a pay dispute between trade unions and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla) which could see vital council services halted if staff follow through on strike plans.