The Scotsman cartoon: John Swinney and the Budget

JOHN Swinney’s presentation of the Holyrood budget is the subject of today’s cartoon.

Illustration: Iain Green

The Budget proposals follow Mr Swinney’s statement that the cost of the new Forth road bridge has fallen by a further £145 million from initial projections.

BACKGROUND

• Forth Bridge cost vindicates SNP policy, says Swinney