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Time to break with a Scottish government that doesn't work for us
We need to consider withdrawing our co-operation and showing the SNP we will no longer accept a regime of cuts and austerity, writes MATT KERR

THIS afternoon the SNP will outline its 13th Budget.

The first 12 have left Scottish local government on its knees, struggling to deliver the local services that communities demand and need.

All indications are that this afternoon is unlikely to be Lucky 13, and that disconnect between Scotland’s Parliament and Scotland’s public services will continue to grow.

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