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Labour will not block the Scottish Government’s Holyrood budget, says Sarwar

Finance Secretary Shona Robison will lay out her tax and spending plans on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jan 8

John Swinney calls on parties to agree budget quickly

The Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans have been delayed as a result of the UK Budget.

Evening Standard · Jan 2

Retailers fear Scotland ‘less viable’ for investment without rates discount

Twelve groups and industry bodies have written to the Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025

Scotland’s Finance Secretary lays out demands ahead of Budget

Shona Robison said the ‘process has been chaotic and mired in damaging uncertainty’.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025

UK Budget process in ‘complete chaos’, says Scotland’s Finance Secretary

Reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to hike income tax.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

It comes after the Scottish Government was given the same high credit rating as the UK by two global agencies.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists

Shona Robison spoke out ahead of First Minister John Swinney announcing details of a bond scheme by the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Moody’s rated the Scottish Government as Aa3 while S&P Global rated it as AA.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025

Shona Robison may ‘potentially revisit’ Scottish taxes in response to UK Budget

The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government had a ‘very limited’ set of levers to respond.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025

Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Shona Robison has asked to meet Rachel Reeves where she will set out her three tests for the upcoming Budget.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025