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Britain / 23 October 2024
Scottish unions say Swinney does not get a free pass on cuts after he cautions Reeves ahead of budget
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SCOTTISH unions warned First Minister John Swinney today that “the Scottish government does not get a free pass” on cuts after he cautioned Labour against them.

Mr Swinney called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise the cap on public-sector borrowing at next week’s autumn Budget.

He also demanded compensation should employers’ National Insurance contributions rise.

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