Most Scots pay less tax while luxury homes face new levy

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Scotland's Finance Secretary has urged Members of the Scottish Parliament to back the Government's Budget ahead of a crucial vote on Thursday. Shona Robison called on MSPs to support The Budget (Scotland) Bill, which she said focuses on healthcare improvements, cost of living support, and tackling child poverty, according to PA Media.

The Budget includes funding for a network of 15 walk-in GP clinics open seven days a week.

It also proposes an increase to the Scottish Child Payment in line with inflation, plus a new premium payment of £40 per week for eligible children under one.

Tax measures and financial relief

The spending plans feature a levy on private jets and a "mansion tax". Robison said 55% of people in Scotland can expect to pay less income tax than in the rest of the UK. The Budget also commits to providing free breakfast clubs at every primary school.

Robison emphasized the Budget's priorities ahead of the vote: «This is a Budget focused on the priorities of the people of Scotland – delivering improvements in our NHS and supporting people with the cost of living.»

She added: «The Budget will improve access to healthcare with funding for a network of 15 walk-in GP clinics open seven days per week – and provides real help for families with the cost of living crisis.»

On child poverty measures, she said: «Our determination to eradicate child poverty is also underlined in this Budget – with an increase in the Scottish Child Payment and the introduction of a premium payment of £40 for eligible children under one. [...] The Budget will make lives better for people in Scotland – and I would urge Parliament to back it today.»

The government first announced the tax and spending plans outlined in The Budget (Scotland) Bill in January. The stage one vote takes place in the Holyrood chamber on Thursday.

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