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Scottish politicians attack Tory budget, including their Scottish branch
SNP Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn speaking at event ahead of First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking on the future of Scotland's Energy Sector and the UK general election, at His Majesty's Theatre, in Aberdeen, February 19, 2024

ALL parties in Scotland have attacked the latest Tory Budget — including their Scottish branch.

Even before the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had got to his feet, SNP’s Stephen Flynn used Prime Minister’s Questions to attack a North Sea windfall tax extension.

He asked: “The Conservative Party in Scotland are furious that Westminster is about to tax Scotland’s natural resources to fund tax cuts here in England. 

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