Dave Doogan

Dave Doogan

Scottish National Party — Angus and Perthshire Glens

Speaking in the House of Commons on 27 November 2024

Debate

Finance Bill

Contribution

No, I will not—we have touched on a number of issues there. In closing, earnings are set to grow by just 1.6% in real terms over this Parliament as a result of the Bill and the Budget that goes with it, and that will extend the UK’s long pay stagnation. The Resolution Foundation has found that “By 2028, average weekly earnings are set to be just £13 higher than they were in 2008.” Furthermore, the Institute for Fiscal Studies states: “Labour’s spending plans after 2025-26 are unlikely to survive contact with reality” Those are—[Interruption.] I will take an intervention from the hon. Member for Edinburgh South West (Dr Arthur) because he has goaded me.

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