The SNP Government’s Scottish Budget for 2025/26 has passed its final stage in the Scottish Parliament – delivering real progress for residents in North Ayrshire.
The Budget will deliver:
· Record funding for the NHS of £21.7 billion.
· The restoration of winter fuel payments for pensioners in Scotland – after the Westminster Government scrapped them across the UK.
· The scrapping of the cruel two-child benefit cap for Scottish families.
· Additional investment for Grangemouth and its workforce to secure a just transition.
· Lower income tax for most Scots compared to the rest of the UK.
· The most generous rates relief programme anywhere in the UK.
· Increased £34 million investment in Scotland’s culture sector.
Commenting local MSP Ruth Maguire said:
“I am delighted that John Swinney’s first Budget as First Minister has been passed in the Scottish Parliament. It will deliver real progress for the people of North Ayrshire’s.
“The Budget delivers record investment in the NHS, the restoration of winter fuel payments for pensioners and scraps the cruel two-child benefit cap. All of this is being delivered with the fairest tax system in the UK which means that the majority of people pay less tax than in the rest of the UK.
“By building developing a budget that delivers on the best interests of Scotland, the SNP created consensus and secured support from other parties to deliver this Budget, which prioritises investment in the NHS, tackling child poverty, and securing a future for Grangemouth.”
“This shows the SNP has listened to people’s concerns and is taking strong action to deliver on their priorities.”
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 