Hollyrood calls on Westminster for further social services funding

Move comes as the rate of inflation continues to rise

With NHS workers, teachers, police officers and some council employees all unhappy with the pay rises they’re being offered there’s a warning tonight services may have to be cut so settlements can be reached.

The Scottish Government is asking the UK Treasury for extra funding – saying the current budget doesn’t take into account the effects of inflation or the level of wage increases being proposed.

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