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Scottish government told to ‘take responsibility’ for fixing country's economic issues
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to the Stagecoach depot in Dunfermline, July 23, 2024

THE Scottish government has been told to take responsibility for fixing the country’s economic issues.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar published a dossier today laying out the extent of Scotland’s “economic decline and financial mismanagement” that can be laid at the feet of ministers.

He pointed to divergence in income tax north and south of the border, the reintroduction of peak rail fares following a pilot and cuts to council budgets.

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