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‘Twisted priorities’: SNP criticises Sunak’s spending review
SNP calls stimulus package inadequate as funding for devolved nations is unveiled
Rishi Sunak has announced record funding for the UK’s devolved nations next year but faced accusations from the Scottish National party that the Treasury’s overall stimulus package is too weak to cope with the Covid crisis.
The chancellor unveiled an increase in overall funding for the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments of £4.7bn next year, including £2.6bn in extra spending to deal with impacts from the pandemic.
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