There is no shortage of options for the Scottish Government when it comes to spending the extra £5.8billion it will receive in funding by the end of the decade.

The recent UK spending review by Rachel Reeves saw a commitment by the UK Government to investment even more in the NHS across England.

That means in turn a cash boost for Holyrood thanks to the Barnett Formula, the long-standing mechanism used to calculate funding for the devolved administrations.

While there is huge pressure on the public finances, it’s worth repeating that overall spending is rising and not being cut by the Labour government.

Keir Starmer has endured a difficult first year in power but he cannot be accused of bringing back austerity.

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