Ian Murray

Ian Murray

Labour — Edinburgh South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 September 2024

Debate

Relationship between UK and Scottish Governments

Contribution

My hon. Friend is right; the Scottish Fiscal Commission did say that. While this new Government are cleaning up the mess of the previous Conservative Government, the SNP seems to be cleaning up its own mess. In 2023, Audit Scotland said: “The Scottish Government’s projections suggest that it cannot afford to pay for public services in their current form.” As we have heard, the IFS said this morning that SNP decisions have reduced the tax take rather than increase it. This is about treating taxpayers’ money with respect and being honest about the tough choices we face. An honest assessment of the SNP Government’s Budget is that these problems have been stored up for years. Tough decisions have been kicked into the long grass, and money has been spent recklessly. It is a problem of the SNP’s own making, and the Scottish people will suffer as the SNP tries to clear it up.

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