苏格兰第一副部长敦促议会通过对苏格兰的未来至关重要的预算。 Scottish Deputy First Minister urges Parliament to pass budget seen as crucial for Scotland's future.

苏格兰副大臣John Swinney敦促苏格兰议会通过预算草案, Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney has urged the Scottish Parliament to pass a draft budget described as a "foundation for Scotland's future." 这项预算由财政部长Shona Robison在12月概述, 旨在带来「交付与希望」, 但至少需要另一个政党的支持才能通过, The budget, outlined by Finance Secretary Shona Robison in December, aims to bring "delivery and hope" but needs support from at least one other party to pass, as the SNP is in a minority. 虽然有些政党愿意谈判, 但其他政党则批评预算与“无能”政府持相同态度, While some parties are open to negotiation, others criticize the budget as more of the same from an "out-of-touch" government.