GILRUTH BACKS BUDGET TO DELIVER FOR SCOTLAND

Published date : 06 Mar 2020

Mid Fife and Glenrothes MSP, Jenny Gilruth, has voted to pass the Scottish Government’s budget for 2020/21– securing a cash boost for NHS Fife, investment in vital public services in Fife, and a more progressive tax system.

The amended budget delivers on key issues raised by all parties in the parliament – and will see the Scottish Government take the radical step of introducing free bus travel for those aged 18 and under, benefitting an estimated 10,929 young people in Mid Fife and Glenrothes.

The agreement builds on key Scottish Government commitments to invest £15bn in health and care services – with NHS Fife benefitting from a cash boost of £701.5 million, an increase of 6.1% since 2019/20.

Commenting, the MSP said:

“In the face of massive Westminster cuts – the SNP has always taken a different, fairer approach to give people living in Scotland the best deal in the UK.

“I’m proud to have voted for a progressive budget which protects our cherished health service, supports our schools and allows us to play our part in tackling the climate emergency.

“Despite being set a backdrop of heightened uncertainty and risk, created by the UK government’s decision to delay their own budget – the SNP government’s budget delivers certainty and stability for our economy, industry and businesses in Fife.

“These figures speak for themselves. This budget is a good deal for Fife and a good deal for Scotland – and I’m delighted it has now received the support of the support of the Scottish Parliament.”

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Photo attached: Jenny Gilruth MSP with a copy of the Scottish Budget 2020/21

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