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Tory leader Findlay pledges to cut taxes ahead of ‘cost-of-living election’
Findlay aims to ease tax burdens by raising income tax thresholds to protect families from hidden tax increases amid the cost-of-living crisis, targeting the 2026 election.
- On Monday in Edinburgh, Russell Findlay, Scottish Conservative leader, pledged tax cuts and promised to raise thresholds for the lowest and second-highest income tax rates ahead of the election this year, accusing rivals of `stealth taxes` by freezing rates.
- Framing his campaign around cost pressures, Findlay said the cost-of-living crisis should define this year's Holyrood election and is the top concern for families, businesses and workers.
- Warning that freezing rates can push workers into higher brackets, Findlay said MSPs have `their heads in the sand` about wage earners' financial pressures.
- Findlay warned against Scottish independence, saying it poses a national risk, and criticised Labour leader Anas Sarwar for distancing himself from the UK government while contrasting Tory plans with rivals.
- Amid rival campaign launches, Findlay acknowledged his victory as a `far-flung hope` given recent polling during three party-leader speeches that day by John Swinney, First Minister, and Anas Sarwar, Labour leader.
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Tory leader Findlay pledges to cut taxes ahead of ‘cost-of-living election’
Russell Findlay vowed to increase some tax rate thresholds which he said were a ‘stealth tax’.
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In a speech later in Edinburgh, Scottish Conservatives leader, Russell Findlay, will say that cost of living pressures will define the Scottish Parliamentary election in May. He believes this is the number one concern for everyone in the country. The choice, according to the Conservatives is another five years of “wasteful spending” by the SNP […] The post Conservatives say cost of living will define the election appeared first on The Edinburgh …
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