Shona Robison Scottish Budget Faces Backlash Over Funding Gap

Economists warn Scottish public sector workers face real-terms pay cuts following a budget proposal from Shona Robison that experts labeled unsustainable.The Scottish Fiscal Commission projected a £5 billion funding gap while criticizing the government for relying on ambitious productivity targets to balance the books.Future negotiations for higher salaries will likely prove difficult as the planned 1.1% pay rise for 2027-28 remains well below the rate of inflation.