Scottish First Minister John Swinney pledges to address poverty, economy, and climate in upcoming budget.

First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, pledges to create conditions for everyone in Scotland to thrive ahead of the December budget. In a speech before St Andrew's Day, Swinney calls for unity in addressing economic and social barriers, emphasizing a bottom-up approach to problem-solving. His government's priorities include eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, tackling climate change, and improving public services. The budget, to be delivered by Finance Secretary Shona Robison on December 4, will be Swinney's first since taking over from Humza Yousaf in May.

November 24, 2024
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