SNP BUDGET DELIVERS FOR SCOTTISH TOUGH TIMES AHEAD.

SNP BUDGET DELIVERS FOR SCOTTISH TOUGH TIMES AHEAD.

LABOUR AND LIB DEMS ACKNOWLEDGE ERROR OF THEIR WAYS.

The SNP today welcomed support for the Scottish Government’s budget as an acknowledgment by Labour and the Lib Dems of the error of their ways as opposition parties today accepted they should not play politics with people’s jobs.

Labour and the Lib Dems tonight abandoned their irresponsible opposition to the SNP’s budget proposal as it received near unanimous backing - securing 123 votes to only 2 against - in the Scottish Parliament.

SNP MSP Joe FitzPatrick, a member of the Finance Committee, said;
“Tonight’s vote is a welcome recognition from Labour and the Liberals of the error of their ways.
“The SNP’s budget will deliver real opportunity to Scotland in these tough times.
“The UK Labour Government’s irresponsible economic management put Scotland’s economy into this position - last week their irresponsibility endangered moves to support Scottish families and business.

“In contrast the SNP’s responsible approach to supporting Scotland’s economy has received overwhelming support from the public – and finally – from the Parliament

“With increased investment to support 5000 jobs, abolition of business rates, a town centre fund, increased home insulation, support for apprentices and a freeze on the council tax the SNP’s responsible actions will meet Scotland’s needs through Labour’s recession.

“The decision of Labour and the Lib Dems to accept a deal this week that could have been on offer last week offers a valuable lesson for those who played politics with people’s jobs.

“The SNP is committed to building sustainable economic growth and to supporting Scotland through Labour’s tough times. The support of all opposition parties in our efforts is now welcome.”