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SNP accused of ‘turbo-charging’ Tory austerity
Local government body demands the Scottish government coughs up more cash to protect communities
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has a cup of tea during a visit to the Broke not Broken foodbank in Kinross
THE Scottish government was accused today of “turbo-charging” Tory austerity by passing on budget cuts to local services.
Local government body Cosla has demanded the SNP cough up more cash to protect communities.
The organisation has warned increased ring-fencing means damage from cuts has been “amplified,” with a report showing that Scotland would require £1 billion of investment to maintain essential services.
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