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Scottish unions say Swinney does not get a free pass on cuts after he cautions Reeves ahead of budget
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, October 10, 2024
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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