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Scott calls for cut in income tax | Scott calls for cut in income tax |
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Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott has called on Holyrood ministers to bring forward an emergency income tax cut to help struggling families. | |
Mr Scott said a 2p in the pound cut would save the average Scot more than £300 a year, easing the pain of the current economic slowdown. | Mr Scott said a 2p in the pound cut would save the average Scot more than £300 a year, easing the pain of the current economic slowdown. |
He issued the challenge during a speech to the UK Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth. | He issued the challenge during a speech to the UK Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth. |
Scottish families were being hit hard by rising prices, he said. | Scottish families were being hit hard by rising prices, he said. |
Mr Scott issued a challenge to the Scottish Government and opposition parties to use the Scottish Parliament's powers, which can vary income tax by up to 3p. | |
Where others talk tax up, I want to bring tax down Tavish ScottScottish Liberal Democrat leader | |
He told delegates that energy costs were up by half, food costs had increased by £30 a month and inflation was at its highest for 16 years. | |
"We can't let this go on," the Shetland MSP said. | "We can't let this go on," the Shetland MSP said. |
"We can't turn our backs. We've got to find ways to help people out, because we know things are going to get worse." | "We can't turn our backs. We've got to find ways to help people out, because we know things are going to get worse." |
He said it was time to put cash back into the pockets of people who needed it most. | |
Mr Scott added: "That is my practical ambition. | |
"Where others talk tax up, I want to bring tax down." |