The public has been warned to expect difficult times ahead as the country prepares for the latest budget announcement.
The Prime Minister says the country is in a worse position than expected and the forthcoming budget will be “painful”.
Sir Keir Starmer’s message is we should expect “short-term pain for the long-term good”.
The SNP claim that could fundamentally damage public spending in Scotland.
Although an independent watchdog says Scottish Government decisions are to blame for much of the financial pressure.
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