Gregor Poynton

Gregor Poynton

Labour — Livingston

Speaking in the House of Commons on 7 January 2025

Debate

Budget: Scotland

Contribution

We have delivered the largest budget settlement in the history of devolution—that is the end of austerity. [Interruption.] Well, you have it to spend. SNP decisions have left a black hole in Scotland’s finances. The billions in extra cash delivered in this Budget must not be used simply to cover up the SNP’s “buy now and pay later” policies. That money must reach the frontline, to bring down waiting lists and drive up educational standards. The SNP has nowhere to hide now.

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