We've received a Quarterly Update from Ferguson Marine which sets out a further review “of the dates and budget” being undertaken.

Cab Sec Neil Gray MSP calls this ‘extremely concerning’.

Read the update: ow.ly/Gyqn50Qlnr7
Letter from Neil Gray MSP: ow.ly/eLjM50Qlnr6

Classic take-out-the-trash-day business at the start of Christmas recess…always check the written answers and publications at this time of year!

Lots of discourse about top end of Scotland's tax system - but interesting 'fiscal drag' for lower earners too, highlighted by Fraser of Allander Institute. The precise reasons why are Quite Complicated (see blog), but apparently nudges 95,000 people into higher tax bands: fraserofallander.org/the-day-after-…

Striking today how much of the key exchanges at FMQs is now made up of pre-scripted monologues designed for clips on party social media channels. Trouble is they still take place in a parliamentary chamber, so the presiding officer keeps butting in to get them to wind up...

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A9 dualling project now to be completed in 2035 bbc.in/472ou1f

We have just published further analysis of yesterday's Scottish budget in the form of an infographic. It provides headline figures from the budget and outlines changes from 2024-25 in cash and real terms. Check it out 👇digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBriefi…