Michael Blackley is the Scottish Political Editor for MailOnline, focusing on national politics in the United Kingdom. With a keen interest in Scottish affairs, Michael covers a range of topics including government policies, political controversies, and issues that impact the Scottish population.
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Scots have been warned public services north of the Border are facing more cuts amid 'challenging' decisions in next week's Budget
By: Michael Blackley
The national speed limit is set to be slashed to 50 miles per hour on all of Scotland's single carriageway roads under 'nanny state' proposals by SNP ministers.
Levels of trust in the SNP government have collapsed amid growing concerns about the state of Scotland's public services.
Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison has been urged to deliver a 'common-sense Budget' that helps workers rather than another package of punitive measures that 'hammers households'.
The SNP's Budget has been slammed as it emerged tens of thousands of Scots will be dragged into paying higher rates of income tax, while the benefits bill will soar by £800million.
More than one in four Scots will be paying the higher rates of income tax by the time of the next Holyrood election, bombshell official projections have revealed.
The SNP was yesterday accused of 'doubling down' on its 'soft-touch approach' to drugs after a new 'Charter of Rights' for users was announced.
Families face the threat of a crackdown on wood-burning stoves after doctors claimed emissions from wealthier households are polluting deprived areas.
An SNP senior minister has been criticised for using a taxpayer-funded limousine to take a family member to the League Cup final.
By: Michael Blackley
More than 2,000 patients are estimated to have died this year due to excessive waiting times in Scotland's A&E departments.
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