At First Minister’s Questions, Russell Findlay urged John Swinney to rule out tax rises for Scottish workers after the UK Labour government opened the door to higher bills this week.
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John Swinney has been urged to rule out tax rises for Scottish workers after the UK Labour government opened the door to higher bills this week.
At First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said John Swinney should be “ashamed” that workers were “worse off” under the SNP.
Findlay highlighted figures from the Office for National Statistics showing that households in Scotland had less disposable income in real terms than in 2007.
He said workers faced a potential “double whammy of tax rises” in the upcoming SNP and Labour budgets.
Findlay also said the SNP should reverse their cuts to Scotland’s colleges, which have reduced opportunities for young people and harmed the economy.
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said: “Official statistics show that people in Scotland are worse off than when John Swinney and the SNP came to power 18 years ago.
“All John Swinney has to offer Scotland is higher bills and worse public services.
“SNP cuts mean fewer people going to college, learning new skills, and advancing their careers.
“Cutting college funding limits opportunities for young people and harms our economy.
“The SNP’s chaotic and irresponsible economic approach means there’s less money for schools, hospitals, roads and everything else that needs fixed.
“Public services keep declining yet taxes, household bills and everyday costs continue to rise.
“In the upcoming Labour and SNP budgets, workers could face a double whammy of tax rises.
“John Swinney refused to rule out even higher bills for Scottish workers and families.
“Yet again, the SNP seem to be preparing a reckless tax raid on hardworking Scots.”
