As we know, this comes in the wake of years of budget cuts and already executed reductions in critical public services like the police and fire departments. The reduction in police and fire services, a direct consequence of previous budget cuts, has already begun to leave its mark on Glasgow. This budget is more than a financial statement; it’s a reflection of the values and priorities of the city. Put bluntly, the proposed £120m budget cuts, on top of the existing reductions in crucial services, present a challenging scenario for Glasgow and every single one of our citizens. We will have our city, our citizens at the heart of our budget decisions, I hope the SNP administration will do the same.

Source: The Times November 23, 2023 12:08 UTC