Nats Victorious As Labour and Libdems Back Budget [Scot Region]

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ALEX SALMOND'S Pounds 33billion budget was finally passed yesterday after an extraordinary U-turn by opposition parties.

In a dramatic turnaround following the SNP's humiliating defeat last week, the spending plans sailed through with the backing of all parties - except the Greens.

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Nats Victorious As Labour and Libdems Back Budget [Scot Region]

Labour and the LibDems dropped their opposition in return for a handful of minor concessions, rather than risk a sudden election. With the Tories and Independent MSP Margo MacDonald already on board, the three stages of the budget were fa...

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