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Alison Thewliss, the SNP’s shadow chancellor, has said the Tories have done “nothing to support” those hit by the cost of living crisis. The MP's comments comes as the SNP has renewed calls for an emergency budget ahead of Tuesday’s return to Parliament.

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Business leaders have said restrictions on hospitality in Scotland have made no 'meaningful difference'. Picture: John Devlin

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