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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Craig Paton

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Budget overstated public spending increases says think tank - The Untold Story

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A leading think tank has accused the Scottish Government of overstating spending increases in its budget.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney laid out the draft budget on Thursday, pledging a £1 billion increase in health and social care spending as well as £550 million more for local government.

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