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SNP budget saved by pro-independence Scottish Greens

Scottish Government Finance Secretary Derek Mackay
Scottish Government Finance Secretary Derek Mackay

The SNP have struck a deal with their pro-independence allies to save their £30bn budget from defeat.

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay says the support of the Scottish Greens will give them the Holyrood majority required to put their tax and spending plans onto the statute book.

Mr Mackay tweeted: “I’ve reached a deal with @scotgp for all stages of the budget to pass. Good news for the economy, taxpayers, communities & public services.”

Confirming the deal, a spokesman for the Scottish Greens said they have secured “significant additional funds” from the Scottish Government to protect local council services.

The Greens have been pursuing an extra £160m for local authorities, as well as a more progressive income tax system.

There are reports the deal includes changes to the threshold for the higher rate of income tax.

The SNP have refused to follow the UK’s raising of the 40p threshold to £45,000, saying that would be a tax cut for the richest in society.

Under the Scottish Government’s proposals, the threshold will stay at £43,000 and only rise with inflation.

The Scottish Greens spokesman added: “A substantial package of funding for local councils to spend on local priorities is welcome.

“Opposition parties have a responsibility to make a difference, and that’s exactly what the Greens are doing.”

A debate on the plans, and the agreement between the Greens and the Scottish Government, is set to take place this afternoon, before the general principles are voted on by MSPs.