Swinney Holds the Treasury to Ransom ; Snp Wants Westminster Cash for New Forth Bridge

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JOHN SWINNEY claimed yesterday that school and hospital building projects are under threat unless Westminster helps pay for his lavish transport plans.

Scotland's Finance Secretary has committed to several major road upgrades, including a new [pounds]2.3billion Forth Road Bridge, and has written to the Treasury asking for money to be fast tracked to help fund it.

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Swinney Holds the Treasury to Ransom ; Snp Wants Westminster Cash for New Forth Bridge

Mr Swinney wants a temporary increase in the capital grant, to be reduced at a later date, but has yet to receive a response from London.

But he ...

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